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Hi guys, I just came back from my friend's house and pluck one more of his mystery chinense pepper. I suspect it could be a Bhir Jolokia type. Here is the picture. Any guess? Its very hot and with thin wall. I believe it is similiar to the one you got from Cameron Highlands.

I just did a mixed 1.5 part (john innes potting mix No 1) 1 part coco coir, 1/2 part perlite, some fish meal, vermicompost. Hope it will work? Mark T

Hi Kiddc, Any chance of a update soon? Saw your blog photos dated 2010, the plants look great. Mark T

Hi Nuthead, I am from Tanjong Tokong, very nearby hehe. I have a feeling that the chilli you got is similiar to my friend's. Maybe related to Dorset Naga. My friend told me that he got the seeds through foreign worker from Bangladesh. I have also sowed the seeds awaiting germination...

Hi Nuthead, I am from Penang also. Hmm my friend did have a few plant at his house. Similar shape but his color was more orange than red. Thin wall and very hot. I saves some seeds and planning on growing them. My fingers still hurt 24hrs after I remove the seeds from the pods. Which...

Hi Jetchuka, Thanks for your info, I will research it further, links from ezzer is very useful indeed. I will avoid vermiculite, and use perlite, coco coir, maybe bentonite clay, wormcasting, fishmeal, guano, and Mycorrhiza. Will also avoid fertilizer high in potassium. Mark T

Hi guys, I am also thinking growing my chilli using a soiless medium. A newbie from Malaysia, we can get coco coir easily. I am thinking of using a mixture of Coco coir, perlite, vermiculite, vermicompost, and mixed in some fish meal, guano. Any help would be great regarding the ratio of...

Hi Srin Your very much welcome. I have transplanted them from foam cups to small pots and black plastic bags 1 week ago. Looks like they are starting to recover. Well see how they do in the next month or so. Will definitely keep some for you If I have extras. Mark T

I am interested in growing Avocado plant. Not easy to find those that grow well in our weather. Mark T

Its durian season in Malaysia now. Penang where I am from is famous for their durians. Some love and can't wait for more (like me) and other don't even want to be anywhere near it. To share how famous it is recently one of the biggest casino tycoon in Macau Billionare Stanley Ho flown his...

From what I know, durian grows well in slope terrain. Mark T

Hi Franzb69, Great grow log, thanks for showing me its possible to grow nice chinenses in our tropical weather. I am from Malaysia. I have also started some hot peppers ( 1st time grower). This forum is definitely the right place to get help on growing peppers and sharing the hobby. Good...

Thanks bro, Due to my lack of knowledge, I germinated the seeds using pure compost (supposed to be mixed with normal soil). The seedlings became stunted and stopped growing with deform secondary leaves. I believe the soil is still too hot. I have since transplanted the seedlings with the...

Hi Srin, Thanks for the advice, I have some fishbone meal powder (smell like ikanbillis) that I will add to my soil mixed to get the needed calcium. Yes I got my seeds from Australian supplier. Ebay (fireupchilli) TheHippySeedCo, and ChilliSeedbank.com.au. I have since ordered some more...

Hey fellow malaysian, I am still a beginner to chilli? Is our weather suitable for chinense variety to thrive? I have a few seedlings with me now still into second to third set of leaves. They are all outdoor on a partly shaded area. I am sure I would need lots of advice to get them growing...

I don't know if it will work that well. But when I was having and itchy cough, I took some extra strength lozenges called fishermen friend. With that I could easily tolerate heat that I normally couldn't Mark T

Thanks guys, I indeed do feel very much welcomed :). Yes Penang is famous for a few spicy noodle dishes. Penang Assam laksa http://www.rasamalaysia.com/uploaded_images/laksa/laksa_s.jpg Penang Curry Noodle http://www.rasamalaysia.com/uploaded_images/curry_laksa/curry_laksa1.jpg Penang...

Hi friends and chilliheads, I am new to chilli growing. Have imported plenty of seeds through ebay and from HSC. I only imported the super hot varieties like. Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Bhut Jolokia Bhir Jolokia, Trinidad Scorpion Trinidad Scorpion Butch T Trinidad Scorpion Morouga Blend 7 Pot...

Planted a few, so far germinated ones are Bhut Jolokia, Trinidad scorpion.

Just wondering what type of chilli pepper you are growing.. here are the list of seeds that I got. (Just seeds) 1. Bhut jolokia, Bhir Jolokia,chocolate bhut jolokia, 7pot red, 7pod Yellow, yellow fatali, trinidad scorpion, trinidad scorpion Butch T, nagabon jolokia, TS Morouga blend, Bonda Ma...