Flavours of the Caribbean (Mainly)

Devv · Apr 25, 2017

I guess it depends on how many you put in

We're rolling in Peaches this year and I made some jam, more like jelly with some MoA's and White Habs. I like the bite, but not so much that I have to sit there and calm down for the next sip of coffee :shh:

MikeUSMC · Apr 25, 2017

Looks good, Sim! I can smell it from here!

PaulG · Apr 27, 2017

Oh, man.

Gotta make jam...gotta make jam....gotta make jam....

stickman · Apr 29, 2017

Superhot Sim said:
I hear you Scott , i say there more brutal than a Reaper all day long, its not as brutal in the jam i think the fruits and the jam sugar take the sting out and make it a pleasent warming on your tongue

be nice in your porridge on a cold winters morning lol

Tasty-looking Jam Simmie! I like to make mine with Scotch Bonnets and local Peaches. We have an orchard half a mile down the road that grows big freestone-types that ripen about the same time as the Bonnets. I have a bag of pods in the freezer and you've got me wondering how they'd taste made into jam with the Strawberries that'll be coming out in a month or so... :think:

Superhot Sim · Apr 29, 2017

Sounds superb Rick, bonnet jam is nice heat, strawberry or peach will be good flavour.
I made a batch few months back pineapple and kiwi fruit with Scotch bonnets. Stunning flavour. Win win win.

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Devv · Apr 29, 2017

Superhot Sim said:
Sounds superb Rick, bonnet jam is nice heat, strawberry or peach will be good flavour.
I made a batch few months back pineapple and kiwi fruit with Scotch bonnets. Stunning flavour. Win win win.

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The Pineapple-Kiwi sounds like a great combo! We are over loaded this season with Peaches; we actually beat the Raccoons to them this year

12 quarts made into jam and other goodies and 12 pounds frozen for future use. Plus all one can eat

Most from just one tree!

You just need to try the Peach

OCD Chilehead · May 15, 2017

I'm all coaught up Sim. Sorry I haven't been here in awhile. I feel bad, your always checking out my glog. I'm trying to make the rounds. It's just slow going. LOL!

You mentioned a tunnel. You've got a hoophouse. I vaguely remember you mentioning it, I think.

Cider sounds gooooood. Brew it yourself? You say. Is it a hard cider?

Anyways, love the garden. You all in the U.K. have the perfect yards.

Superhot Sim · May 16, 2017

Chuck I was given access to a true cider apple orchard out here in the country last year, can take as many apples as I need.
Had enough to make a good few gallons of true farmhouse cider.
Iv since put in my garden 4 true cider apples including a crab apple ( which is the pollinator and what you need for the tannins) which should bear fruit within 5 years hopefully.
Always wanted to brew a true cider from apples in my own garden, :party:

The cider i made last summer will not be touched until the end of this summer to allow it to mature properly

yeah im fond of the old apple juice :lol:

No apologies needed , drop in here anytime its hard to keep up with everyones grow mate , i post on 2 other forums and get lost :lol:

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OCD Chilehead · May 20, 2017

Thanks Sim.

I need drop in and see how everyone is doing over seas. I thought, I could handle two forums. The garden and work proved me wrong. LOL!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Superhot Sim · May 23, 2017

Will add some captions / comments tomorrow, its late here in UK and im done for tonight.

P.S . Just had a delivery of more 6 mil pipe work and tees and valves so now piping in the extra 2 pots to the other 4. Will get some pics tea time when i can use " her indoors" phone camera.

Happy gardening .

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MikeUSMC · May 23, 2017

It's like déjà vu, Sim

Looking good, bud

Superhot Sim · May 23, 2017

MikeUSMC said:
It's like déjà vu, Sim

Looking good, bud

Thanks Mike
good luck for later on today buddy.

Superhot Sim · May 23, 2017

Firstly sorry for the slack on updates, but having to rely on "her indoors " phone camera to get pictures in the tunnel and the grow tent, is a PITA especially getting them sent to my phone then sharing across 3 forums.
Anyway the chosen 6 for auto pots are Pixie. Aji Mango. Chocolate Bhutlah. Beth Boyd. CGN 21500. Cappuccino SB.

3 Plants for the chilli grow.
Bonda Mahala. Freeport Orange. Foodarama.

Free standing pots.
Zapotec Jalapeno. Gochu. Trenton Farmers Market.
5 rocotos that can have another month in the tunnel to establish themselves, then their out on their own down the garden semi shade in a raised bed.
De Seda x 2 , Red Rocoto x 2 & Tropical Orange.

5 x P.Dreadie select over my uncle house to be grown in his greenhouse in isolation. iv TOLD him we expect regular pictures or else

Few later sowed plants in the tent might keep as OW, s. See how they look in a month.
Just waiting for a couple more tees for the pipe work to the 6 auto pots, then I can pipe in the last 2 pots. Top water them for 2 weeks to get the roots going down for the nutes which sits under each pant pot. Fill the reservoir up the connect them all, turn the valve on away we go.

Each pot is 15 litres and filled with Palm tree ash and guanokalong media mix.
So the tunnel will only home 9 plants.

Less is more if there all bushes come September /October (I hope ) .

U)<now · May 23, 2017

All caught up now, looking awesome! I'm definitely going to try making some jam this season! Sounds amazing!

OCD Chilehead · May 23, 2017

Great looking plants!

I like the tunnnel. I could have settled for a couple like that.

Is this what your using?https://www.autopot.co.uk/

Superhot Sim · May 24, 2017

OCD Chilehead said:
Great looking plants!

I like the tunnnel. I could have settled for a couple like that.

Is this what your using?https://www.autopot.co.uk/

Kind words Chuck, it's similar to the system I'm using, same company but I'm using the 4 pot system, you can keep adding pots to the system, I settled on 6 so they all got plenty of space and loads of air movement.
Have a read up here buddy.

https://www.autopot.co.uk/4pot-system-using-6mm-pipe-detail

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stickman · May 27, 2017

Superhot Sim said:
P.S . Just had a delivery of more 6 mil pipe work and tees and valves so now piping in the extra 2 pots to the other 4. Will get some pics tea time when i can use " her indoors" phone camera.

Happy gardening .

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Nice looking setup Simmie! Your plants look very happy. :dance:

Devv · May 27, 2017

Looking good there Sim! You're off to a great start and they will serve you well.

Keep it green my friend!

P.S. I keep seeing these greenhouses, I want one! Just 2 more years :shh:

Superhot Sim · May 28, 2017

First pods this season Zapotec Jalapeno, many thanks for seeds Gary.

Really looking forward to trying these when they have ripened. Gary says there hotter than the usual Jalapeno. Thinking Poppers

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Superhot Sim · May 28, 2017

Devv said:
Looking good there Sim! You're off to a great start and they will serve you well.

Keep it green my friend!

P.S. I keep seeing these greenhouses, I want one! Just 2 more years

Cheers Scott
i like the poly tunnels , leave the frame up over winter , clean the cover really well and store it away , good for 3 seasons usually. As its green and not clear like a greenhouse plants dont get scorched and the really hold in heat and humidity.

Iv got all wood chippings on the floor and when its a real warm humid sticky night i soak the chippings and zip the door/opening down for the night, its like a sauna next day :lol: