2025 europe glog

Hello all.
As every year I grow some variety of plants and since i just started new season with this cotton sprout I had an idea to run a grow log. Hopefully I will find time to document my progress here.
This year I have couple of jalapeno plants in mind, large orange thai i've got form this forums couple of years ago and maybe cayenne and some suave/dulce habanero type chilis (yet to be obtained).
Beside peppers i'm looking to grow some classic tomatoes (costoluto/red pear), bottle gourd, cucmbers grafted on pumpkin and variety of pumpkin/squash and mentioned cotton (pots, indors). Last frost date is May 15th to give you some idea on a climate.
Cheers.

 

[HerbCasa]

I think it's a good selection of plants that you plan to grow.

I will be checking out the grow and especially that cotton sprout.
Thanks for sharing

 

[serrano]

So i I like to pre-germinate some stuff. Larger batches gives me idea on condition of my seed stash (I like to save a lot of seeds). For peppers I'am close to 100% germination.
So far 2 cotton plants started out of 20 seeds and they do not look so healthy (might have them overheated). also I already potted 3 jalapenos and 1 large orange thai.

 

[serrano]

It's on.

 

[serrano]

I am not so big on super hot peppers so i asked my bud for a couple of mid-hot pepper seeds. hotter then jalapeno i said, nothing too crazy.
So i present - fatali seedling and next to this one is an orange habanero. I have some doubts if i can handle them.
cheers.

 

[Downriver]

Hey @serrano, that Large Orange Thai you got started will probably fall into that range. And, don't forget about your namesake. Serrano is also hotter than a jalapeño, but less so than a habanero.

Enjoy your grow!

 

[serrano]

Hey @serrano, that Large Orange Thai you got started will probably fall into that range. And, don't forget about your namesake. Serrano is also hotter than a jalapeño, but less so than a habanero.

Enjoy your grow!

o yes, i have some experience with serrano. kind of too much eaten raw. orange thai is also hot but a must for me at least every other year same as dutch chili which is a thick walled cayene type.
this year i am going a different way with chinense/baccatum dominated grow list.

 

[serrano]

Orange hab joins the party. Also got some mystery seeds and a sugar rush as an extra to online order.

 

[NJChilehead]

I am not so big on super hot peppers so i asked my bud for a couple of mid-hot pepper seeds. hotter then jalapeno i said, nothing too crazy.
So i present - fatali seedling and next to this one is an orange habanero. I have some doubts if i can handle them.
cheers.

Not sure I'd call Fatalii mid-hot! What are you planning on using the Fatalii and Orange Hab for?

 

[serrano]

Not sure I'd call Fatalii mid-hot! What are you planning on using the Fatalii and Orange Hab for?I

I've found a lonely seed that was sitting in a bag labeled fatalii for years and i just gave it a chance. I am going to put some in a hot sauce with the sweet habanero type peppers (like 2-3). What is left i think i'll make a powder. Maybe i'll remove seeds to be safe.

 

[NJChilehead]

I've found a lonely seed that was sitting in a bag labeled fatalii for years and i just gave it a chance. I am going to put some in a hot sauce with the sweet habanero type peppers (like 2-3). What is left i think i'll make a powder. Maybe i'll remove seeds to be safe.

That was going to be my suggestion. Remove the seeds and placenta and soak in cool water for a minute to reduce the capsaicin. It won't affect the flavor much. Fatalii are HOT but man are they good! Nice, fruity and very citrusy!

 

[serrano]

That was going to be my suggestion. Remove the seeds and placenta and soak in cool water for a minute to reduce the capsaicin. It won't affect the flavor much. Fatalii are HOT but man are they good! Nice, fruity and very citrusyI

Appreciate the advice. That gave me kind of a chili-boner I was always scarred of the upper scale chilis but temptatnion is also there.

 

[wiicek]

Ok, so, I read lately in a book that should be science focused that seeds hold zero capsaicin. We all know placenta is the place but can you agree that seeds are not having any?

I myself could swear that they add spice.

Sorry to jump in on your glog to ask that but I was reading your discussion and that came to me.

Also, I wanna see that cotton seedling, please please please.

Oh, and have a great seazon, of course! It's gonna be wild and fun, I am sure.

 

[SatanicFlatIron]

Ok, so, I read lately in a book that should be science focused that seeds hold zero capsaicin. We all know placenta is the place but can you agree that seeds are not having any?

I myself could swear that they add spice.

this. the first time I ordered a hamburger with habanero in a pub, many years ago (it was called "hellburger", I didn't eat spicy food and I didn't know the difference between a habanero and a jalapeno), the sandwich only contained seeds. I only tried one: I couldn't breathe anymore, I thought I was dying. My Sicilian friend also tried one and his tone of voice definitely changed... I know that seeds do not contain capsaicin, but I am also sure of my experience; what I can imagine is that part of the placenta remained attached to the seeds

 

[serrano]

Capsaicin is produced by placenta as a kind of oil (i call it that) and as seeds are attached to placenta thy are covered in that stuff.


Mystery seeds i planted are showing up slowly. Wonder what i am going to get....
If i somheow succelfully grow some superhots i will probably donate pods to my friend.
Is there a chance to identify them by pods ?

 

[serrano]

Can purple stem on seedling mean something?

 

[CaneDog]

Can purple stem on seedling mean something?

As far as identification of the mystery variety? It's probably not a big help as it occurs in a broad range of peppers.

Looks like the sprouting is coming along well, serrano!

 

[serrano]

Just a little borred waiting for things to speed up.

 

[MarcV]

You should never stare at the seedlings . They are very shy and will stop growing!