Chilli Plant Update - 30th March 2019
Of all the varieties that were sown last month the only one that failed to germinate was Antillais Caribbean. Two batches of Antillais Caribbean seeds were sown, the first on the 17th February and the second just over three weeks later and not one germinated. The first batch remained in the heated propagator for approximately five weeks and in the end it was fairly obvious they were non-viable, so I threw them out and sowed some Chocolate Habanero seeds in their place, which was probably a better choice anyway. Apart from that everything went like clockwork.
The seeds for Antillais Caribbean and Ring of Fire were purchased from the same UK seller, and out of the six Ring of Fire seeds sown only one germinated. Perhaps they were selling old stock, but either way I've now made a mental note of where not to shop in the future. Anyway, whilst pricking-out the Chocolate Habanero seedlings yesterday evening I took some photos of the chilli plant tribe so I could post an update.
The thermostatically controlled oil heater has kept the night time temperature in the porch at a minimum of 62F. This may be considered quite low for small plants, but it helps to harden them off. Chilli plants are much stronger than most people realise and they don't need to be pampered.
I forgot to mention in the previous post that last year's Mini Rocoto Brown plant was eventually taken down on the 24th January once the remaining peppers had ripened. This is one of the varieties that was added to my last batch of curried apple and chilli chutney, which was very tasty but far too mild considering the amount of chillies that went into it. When making the second batch I'll definitely be spicing things up a few notches.
The seeds for Antillais Caribbean and Ring of Fire were purchased from the same UK seller, and out of the six Ring of Fire seeds sown only one germinated. Perhaps they were selling old stock, but either way I've now made a mental note of where not to shop in the future. Anyway, whilst pricking-out the Chocolate Habanero seedlings yesterday evening I took some photos of the chilli plant tribe so I could post an update.
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| Red Mayan Habanero - 29th March 2019 |
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| Chocolate Habanero - 29th March 2019 |
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| Jalapeño M - 29th March 2019 |
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| Ring of Fire - 29th March 2019 |
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| Yellow Jelly Bean Habanero - 29th March 2019 |
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| Cap 1445 - 29th March 2019 |
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| Mini Rocoto Brown - 29th March 2019 |
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| Mako Akokosrade - 29th March 2019 |
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| Aji Mochero - 29th March 2019 |
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| Habanero Numero Diez - 29th March 2019 |
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| Malawi Bird's Eye - 29th March 2019 |
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| Aji Guaguao - 29th March 2019 |
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| Aji Rainforest - 29th March 2019 |
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| Aji Lemon - 29th March 2019 |
The thermostatically controlled oil heater has kept the night time temperature in the porch at a minimum of 62F. This may be considered quite low for small plants, but it helps to harden them off. Chilli plants are much stronger than most people realise and they don't need to be pampered.
I forgot to mention in the previous post that last year's Mini Rocoto Brown plant was eventually taken down on the 24th January once the remaining peppers had ripened. This is one of the varieties that was added to my last batch of curried apple and chilli chutney, which was very tasty but far too mild considering the amount of chillies that went into it. When making the second batch I'll definitely be spicing things up a few notches.