1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

The 2015 Chilli Thread

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Freddy, Feb 1, 2015.

Page 19 of 21
  1. vibrating_cake

    vibrating_cake Gardener

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2014
    Messages:
    181
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Actually Called Neil
    Location:
    That there Yorkshire!
    Ratings:
    +272
    Oh dear, well at least I've left one massive chilli per plant to mature!
    Hopefully I haven't left it too late for them to mature...
    It's getting a bit cold! :(
     
    vibrating_cake, Sep 29, 2015
    #271 Quote in Conversation
  2. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    61,375
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +118,512
    It doesn't matter as they should mature. Are the plants under cover? They should continue ripening if sheltered from the frost or very cold weather. Plenty of sunshine will help them mature quicker. So, if in a greenhouse, they'll be happy. Otherwise, if they forecast very cold or frost a nice bright window indoors will do.

    Once they start to ripen they can usually continue to ripen off the plant.
     
    • Like Like x 1
      shiney, Sep 29, 2015
      #272 Quote in Conversation
    • Phil A

      Phil A Guest

      Ratings:
      +0
      Mine have started flowering again with this warm weather :) DSCN2057.JPG
       
      • Like Like x 3
        Phil A, Sep 29, 2015
        #273 Quote in Conversation
      • shiney

        shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jul 3, 2006
        Messages:
        61,375
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired - Last Century!!!
        Location:
        Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
        Ratings:
        +118,512
        As long as they don't get too cold they should continue to produce well into November.
         
        • Informative Informative x 2
          shiney, Sep 29, 2015
          #274 Quote in Conversation
        • vibrating_cake

          vibrating_cake Gardener

          Joined:
          Sep 18, 2014
          Messages:
          181
          Gender:
          Male
          Occupation:
          Actually Called Neil
          Location:
          That there Yorkshire!
          Ratings:
          +272
          My greenhouse could never be classed as airtight, the door may as well be open all the time, it's not the best. We shall see!
           
          • Informative Informative x 1
            vibrating_cake, Sep 29, 2015
            #275 Quote in Conversation
          • shiney

            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jul 3, 2006
            Messages:
            61,375
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired - Last Century!!!
            Location:
            Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
            Ratings:
            +118,512
            Our greenhouse is definitely not airtight. :biggrin:

            The door can't close properly, the vertical glass panels have almost all slid down on the base and left between a 1" and 3" gap at the top. although it's not doing too bad for being almost 40 years old :old: :)

            P1250614.JPG
             
            • Like Like x 2
              shiney, Sep 30, 2015
              #276 Quote in Conversation
            • Amy Kakoura

              Amy Kakoura Apprentice Gardener

              Joined:
              Apr 25, 2015
              Messages:
              18
              Gender:
              Female
              Occupation:
              Performer
              Location:
              Coventry
              Ratings:
              +6
              Oh but it's so beautiful!
               
              • Friendly Friendly x 1
                Amy Kakoura, Sep 30, 2015
                #277 Quote in Conversation
              • Scrungee

                Scrungee Well known for it

                Joined:
                Dec 5, 2010
                Messages:
                16,524
                Location:
                Central England on heavy clay soil
                Ratings:
                +28,997
                I have large hands and this is one of my Draky Chillies which I haven't been feeding for size as I've been growing them for seed saving this year (so as in poytunnel, didn't want them hanging around growing for ages before ripening).

                draky big.jpg
                 
                • Like Like x 4
                  Last edited: Sep 30, 2015
                  Scrungee, Sep 30, 2015
                  #278 Quote in Conversation
                • Dan The Man

                  Dan The Man Gardener

                  Joined:
                  Sep 9, 2012
                  Messages:
                  210
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Location:
                  Leeds West Yorkshire
                  Ratings:
                  +179
                  image.jpg My Carolina reapers hope is stays mild enough for them to ripen
                   
                  • Like Like x 2
                  • Agree Agree x 1
                    Dan The Man, Sep 30, 2015
                    #279 Quote in Conversation
                  • shiney

                    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                    Joined:
                    Jul 3, 2006
                    Messages:
                    61,375
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired - Last Century!!!
                    Location:
                    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                    Ratings:
                    +118,512
                    That should ripen with no trouble. I'm guessing that it's either indoors or in a greenhouse. Once they get to that size they will ripen even off the plant but they may shrivel a bit before ripening unless you keep them on the plant.

                    I popped into the Asian wholesalers yesterday and they gave me £15 (for our charity) for the Nagas they have sold already. They were just picked Nagas to test out the market. So I took in a plant that has already got over a dozen ripe ones on it and said that all I want is £5 (this gives them an opportunity to make a bit of profit). I'll take one per week into them. :blue thumb:
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                      shiney, Oct 2, 2015
                      #280 Quote in Conversation
                    • Dan The Man

                      Dan The Man Gardener

                      Joined:
                      Sep 9, 2012
                      Messages:
                      210
                      Gender:
                      Male
                      Location:
                      Leeds West Yorkshire
                      Ratings:
                      +179
                      Yes it's in a polly tunnel. I've got tonnes of them also got choc Devils tounge and yellow 7 pot. I'm going to make some super hot chilli sauce with them
                       
                      • Like Like x 2
                        Dan The Man, Oct 4, 2015
                        #281 Quote in Conversation
                      • vibrating_cake

                        vibrating_cake Gardener

                        Joined:
                        Sep 18, 2014
                        Messages:
                        181
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        Actually Called Neil
                        Location:
                        That there Yorkshire!
                        Ratings:
                        +272
                        Oh where'd you get the seeds for those? Are they tasty? :)
                         
                        vibrating_cake, Oct 4, 2015
                        #282 Quote in Conversation
                      • Scrungee

                        Scrungee Well known for it

                        Joined:
                        Dec 5, 2010
                        Messages:
                        16,524
                        Location:
                        Central England on heavy clay soil
                        Ratings:
                        +28,997
                        • Agree Agree x 1
                          Scrungee, Oct 4, 2015
                          #283 Quote in Conversation
                        • Phil A

                          Phil A Guest

                          Ratings:
                          +0
                          Even more flowers in all this sunshine :SUNsmile:

                          DSCN2144.JPG
                           
                          • Like Like x 4
                            Phil A, Oct 10, 2015
                            #284 Quote in Conversation
                          • HarryS

                            HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Aug 28, 2010
                            Messages:
                            8,906
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Occupation:
                            Retired
                            Location:
                            Wigan
                            Ratings:
                            +16,246
                            That's huge @Scrungee , bigger than a sweet pepper ! Do they just taste like a sweet pepper or do they have some heat ? May try them next year .....
                             
                            HarryS, Oct 10, 2015
                            #285 Quote in Conversation
                          Page 19 of 21
                          Loading...
                          Similar Threads - 2015 Chilli Thread
                          1. HarryS

                            Chilli Choice - 2015 ?

                            HarryS, Oct 25, 2014, in forum: Edible Gardening
                            Replies:
                            5
                            Views:
                            1,017
                            shiney
                            Oct 26, 2014
                          2. Scrungee

                            Last Courgette from 2015

                            Scrungee, Apr 19, 2016, in forum: Edible Gardening
                            Replies:
                            3
                            Views:
                            640
                            Scrungee
                            Apr 19, 2016
                          3. Scrungee

                            GC's New Years Eve 'Get-together' 2015

                            Scrungee, Dec 25, 2015, in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
                            Replies:
                            165
                            Views:
                            9,028
                            NorthantsGeezer
                            Jan 5, 2016
                          4. mowgley

                            Winter 2015

                            mowgley, Dec 23, 2015, in forum: The Muppet Show
                            Replies:
                            1
                            Views:
                            425
                            ARMANDII
                            Dec 23, 2015
                          5. clanless

                            2015 Spending Review

                            clanless, Nov 25, 2015, in forum: Off-Topic Discussion
                            Replies:
                            2
                            Views:
                            460
                            Scrungee
                            Nov 26, 2015

                          Share This Page

                          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                            Accept Learn More...
                            Dismiss Notice