contest 2017 Inaugural Southern Hemisphere Growdown Throwdown Aji Amarillo

karoo · Oct 30, 2017

The week ahead. It's going to be hot!
Some pods , I hope that it is only a phenotype thing. Some are even a bit spiky like Aji Lemon. Time to colour?? Any guess?

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KAOS · Oct 30, 2017

Love this one ... only in Africa :rofl:

38c and it's "Summerlike" ... that's a bloody heatwave

karoo · Oct 30, 2017

KAOS said:
Love this one ... only in Africa

38c and it's "Summerlike" ... that's a bloody heatwave

JIp , that is us , and the 32°C is warm.!!

KAOS · Oct 30, 2017

All I can say is good luck when the heat really kicks in. It's gonna be a challenge keeping everything hydrated. I'm assuming water restrictions are common?

Karoo weights in a massive 300 pod haul and gets a total of 98grams. Pods requiring dehydration ... zero :lol:

karoo · Oct 30, 2017

Yes , we live in the Western Cape province with a severe draught and water restrictions. Fortunately in our small town we have a small population and a slightly higher rainfall in the mountain catchment area , so we are good at the moment.

ThatBlondGuy101 · Oct 30, 2017

I'm on restrictions at the moment, level 3. No watering between 9 and 5, I don't have a pool or wash the car much, so the rest of the rules don't concern me...

Heads up, No. 1 hit a foot! No bud development yet...

ThatBlondGuy101 · Nov 2, 2017

Bang! Game's on kiddies!

KAOS · Nov 4, 2017

Amarillos plodding on ok considering summer is hiding somewhere in Africa :party:

Two biggest pods so far in Hempy Bucket

Kratky Amarillo pushing out the pods also

And the plant that will probably be the competition entry (no pods in sight yet) but over a metre tall now - Audrey II

karoo · Nov 6, 2017

Those are looking great.
Nice pods , I can't wait to see some colour.
How long before it changes you think?

KAOS · Nov 6, 2017

Thanks Jaques.

I think the Amarillos will become one of my annual grows going forward. Nice big pods with enough heat without blowing you head off.

According to the world of chillies - the fruits take an inordinately long time to ripen. Lets hope it's before Christmas. :think:

karoo · Nov 7, 2017

Just to keep things rolling.
Foot for size reference.

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KAOS · Nov 7, 2017

My but that's a big bush between your legs :whistle:

karoo · Nov 7, 2017

KAOS said:
My but that's a big bush between your legs

Just too happy the stem is hidden.

ThatBlondGuy101 · Nov 9, 2017

KAOS said:
My but that's a big bush between your legs

karoo said:
Just too happy the stem is hidden.

Oh dear...

:rolleyes:

karoo · Nov 10, 2017

It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you that I will no longer take part in this Growdown.

It's not an Aji Amarillo !

BUT, it is still a great plant and I think it's early excessive growing was due to Hybrid Vigor.
I really can't wait to see what happens when it ripens. Yes, I had two , and both are the same.
About 35 pods at the moment.

KAOS · Nov 10, 2017

That's a shame Jaques. I was looking forward to the growdown.

It's a baccatum so will be a great chilli nevertheless and it's an impressive plant with so many pods so early.

Keep posting picks so we can see how things progress ...

Devv · Nov 10, 2017

Bummer on the plant Jaques.

Bhut it is one sweet looking gal

karoo · Nov 11, 2017

It is a bittersweet moment , I am disappointed to miss out on kicking some Ozzie and Kiwi butt , BUT I have never had such a great growing and producing plant.
I can't wait to see what it is when fully matured . Seeds should be on sale early 2018. :party:

KAOS · Nov 11, 2017

Lets ID that pod then - My guess is Aji Dulce Amarillo

karoo · Nov 11, 2017

Aji Dulce Amarillo is a Chinense.
The seed supplier said he had some Aji Fantacy White near the Amarillos , so my bet would be Hybrid . The pods are also light green as you will get with pods that ripen to peach , yellow or white.
The plant also showed a lot of Hybrid Vigor.
Saving seeds and growing out again for sure.