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copper replied to the thread hybrid Most "stable" Super Hot hydrids.I have been able to do that with the orange scorpions (sourced in Italy) that I grow since a few years (as mentioned). They do seem to... -
The heirloom moniker is a can of worms. Today's intensely-bred varieties can be considered heirlooms in a 100 years time. I have checked...
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copper replied to the thread hybrid Most "stable" Super Hot hydrids.Well, that is the main point, how long have they been with us? According to folks in the Caribbean, they have been around since they...
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By great results do you mean (a) an expected/desired outcome (at least some offspring display the desired phenotype) or (b) a 98%...
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copper replied to the thread hybrid Most "stable" Super Hot hydrids.I heard that the scorpions are heirloom. Is this true?
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copper reacted to growyourown's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with
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copper reacted to HellfireFarm's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with Like.
The algebra you refer to is to get a PPM concentration. That's a simple linear value: 1,000,000 PPM is 100%, 500,000 PPM is 50%, so...
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copper replied to the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.....So because a famous person said something, we are now doubting such a simple fact? I am honestly confused.
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copper reacted to Siv's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with Like.
For capsicum fruit: SHU = capsaicin concentration in ppm x 16. This is as about as simple a linear relationship as you can get...
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copper reacted to shibby's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with Like.
I'll give Ed the benefit of the doubt that he was under pressure/stress and said the wrong thing without realizing it. It's easy to get...
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copper reacted to freestok's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with Like.
Sorry, I'm not an expert on logarithmic, nor linear scovile scale, but Ed Curry always contradicts himself and is.full of it. Like all...
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copper reacted to HellfireFarm's post in the thread scovilles Is SHU scale logoritmic or linear? Experts, please.... with Like.
I can't imagine how it could be logarithmic, if it were, habaneros (~250k) would be unimaginably hotter than jalapenos (~5000) or...
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copper reacted to NJChilehead's post in the thread misc Some Memories from Many Years Ago with Like.
Mods I hope this is in the right subforum! Apologies if it isn't! Every year around this time I go through my stash of pepper seeds...