Topic: Chilli growing time!

[976bar]

Why am I struggling getting through to some of you
My last effort
F1 seeds are Hybrids and will not reproduce viable seeds but will germinate like all seeds
Look in a seed shop or garden centre at the seeds some seeds will have F1 on the tops they will give the result of same parents but the seeds collected will be sterile( like jaffa or mules) after that any more doubts google it
Some of these hybrids are used commercially for chillies etc the seeds are useless when you harvest your own
Quite right about seeds floating or not some seeds are duds

Noble Ox,

Is it time of the month or something???

I think everyone actually got what you you pre-menstrating about the first time round!!

We do actually listen to what people say and take it on board...

And we also like everyone's advice, and we all appreciate yours

[noble ox]

Why am I struggling getting through to some of you
My last effort
F1 seeds are Hybrids and will not reproduce viable seeds but will germinate like all seeds
Look in a seed shop or garden centre at the seeds some seeds will have F1 on the tops they will give the result of same parents but the seeds collected will be sterile( like jaffa or mules) after that any more doubts google it
Some of these hybrids are used commercially for chillies etc the seeds are useless when you harvest your own
Quite right about seeds floating or not some seeds are duds

Noble Ox,

Is it time of the month or something???

I think everyone actually got what you you pre-menstrating about the first time round!!

We do actually listen to what people say and take it on board...

And we also like everyone's advice, and we all appreciate yours

You have totally missed my point ( others understood) then rudeness enters nothing more to say]

[976bar]

I have not missed your point at all....

Have a great day

[martinvic]

Just a thought, anybody fancy some seed trading?

Mine should be here anyday soon, so would be willing to trade for other named varieties.

To repeat myself, these are what I have incoming

THAI HOT CULINARY - 60 SEEDS
A compact variety ideal for containers producing plants with attractive upright clusters of slender 3? long, hot, intensely flavoured fruits.  Best grown under glass, but can be moved outside to a very warm sheltered location during a good summer.

FRESNO - 100 FINEST SEEDS
One of the best known varieties sold whole in shops, with a mild/hot flavour producing heavy crops of  3" long conical fruits which can be used green or when ripening to red. The plant has green stems, dark green leaves, and white flowers growing to 30?. Disease Resistant: Tobacco Mosiac.

POINSETTIA - 60 FINEST SEEDS
A stunning very ornamental edible pepper named due to its similarity to the popular Xmas plant.  The 3? long ?? long hot hooked fruits ripen to an attractive red and are born in great abundance and top the plant as they grow upwards in large clumps. Ideally suited for container and indoor cultivation growing to a maximum of 24?. Matures 90+ days from germination.

SANTA FE GRANDE - 100 SEEDS
Hot conical blunt-tipped waxed fruits, 1?" wide by 3?" long with medium thick walls are produced on sturdy 24" tall plants.  Continuous heavy yields.   Ripens from yellow to orange to red. 75-80 days from transplant.


Cheers
Martin

[Salvador Dhali]

Some of you are no doubt aware, but for those of you who aren't, chilli plants are in fact quite long lived*, and even in the UK they can be over-wintered (with a bit of care), and can go on to give years of sterling service. In fact, some varieties actually crop more heavily in the second years and beyond.

There's a wee article about it here that may be of interest:

http://www.chilefoundry.co.uk/2011/10/12/matt-simpson%E2%80%99s-guide-to-over-wintering-chillies-repost/



*Some varieties more so than others...

[976bar]

Nice post Salvador!!

[mr.mojorisin]

sorted

eventually got round to planting some seeds today

I've planted 20 scotch bonnets, 20 cayenne and 20 finger chillis

first time planting chilli seeds so fingers crossed

nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say

[976bar]

Well Done Mojo,

I had to put mine in a cold frame today, othewwise run the risk of them becoming waterlogged....

Nice to see a decent post on the forum today!!!

[Cory Ander]

Nice to see a decent post on the forum today!!!

Yet another "put me down", to all have posted on here today, 976bar! 

Is it really any wonder why noone wants to post! 

[martinvic]

sorted

eventually got round to planting some seeds today

I've planted 20 scotch bonnets, 20 cayenne and 20 finger chillis

first time planting chilli seeds so fingers crossed

nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say

Same here, mine went in on the 29th.
20 of each, plus a seed tray full of seeds collected from a variety of chillies.
They are all in my airing cupboard so nice and warm, so here's hoping.

I've also made a big light reflector for my bedroom windowsill, for when/if they germinate.

Martin