Can someone please tell me the name of the chilli seeds that where given away with the magazine last spring? I want to get some more, they are very successful, I have them growing in my conservatory.
The free seeds given away with BBC Gardeners' World Magazine last March were Chilli Cayenne. Delighted to hear they were successful for you.
We'll have more free seeds to send off for with our January 2010 issue (10 packets free - 5 of veg and 5 of flowers!) and will also be carrying free seeds on our front cover in March.
I am training to be a chef and have a huge love of chillies. Please could someone tell me how I start to grow my own? Have I left it too late now winter is upon us ?? Please help !
To Laughing Lobster: Yes, it's too late to sow chillis this year, but start doing your research and buying seed of the varieties you are after. These can be sown in a heated propagator next Feb/March.
Hi Adam I have some Jolokia chillies that my son purchased, we have contest to see who can eat the hottest spices ect, anyway the ones i have need to be rehydrated in warm water for 20 mins. The packet says if you play with me you play with fire.
Take my word for it its true, my son soaked one and gave me about an 1/2 inch peice to try, my god your head leaves your shoulders; i have tried soaking one in a pint of water then adding just the water to rice to cook it doesn't loose any taste its just as hot. One handy hint for you or anyone wanting to try them have a glass of milk handy infact have a few, its the only thing i have found to counter act the heat; hope this helps you regards Mike27
I bought a chilli plant a few months ago as I couldnt be bothered to wait so long if i did it from seed.The plant has been doing so well, i've been watering it 2-3 times a week as advised and keep it on a sunny ledge or outside for a few hours on a warm day. All of a sudden it is wilting and limp, i have 3 chillies starting to grow and lots more flowers. can anyone help please???? im confused. I've even been giving it plant food once a week.
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I want to get some more, they are very successful, I have them growing in my conservatory.
We'll have more free seeds to send off for with our January 2010 issue (10 packets free - 5 of veg and 5 of flowers!) and will also be carrying free seeds on our front cover in March.
Alternatively, check out some of the specialist chilli nurseries around the country that sell plants eg http://www.dryriverchillies.co.uk/plants.html
Good luck!
Hi Adam I have some Jolokia chillies that my son purchased, we have contest to see who can eat the hottest spices ect, anyway the ones i have need to be rehydrated in warm water for 20 mins.
The packet says if you play with me you play with fire.
Take my word for it its true, my son soaked one and gave me about an 1/2 inch peice to try, my god your head leaves your shoulders; i have tried soaking one in a pint of water then adding just the water to rice to cook it doesn't loose any taste its just as hot.
One handy hint for you or anyone wanting to try them have a glass of milk handy infact have a few, its the only thing i have found to counter act the heat; hope this helps you
regards Mike27
Thanks!
Alternatively the compost has dried out completely, and te plant wilted in the heat, but I'm assuming you've already thought of this.