Flavours of the Caribbean (Mainly)

Thought it was about time I put on blog on here as requested by a good friend Gary (wind chicken).
I got to know Gary having done a seed trade over 2 years ago via fb, and have always admired his growing.
As title says most of my grow will be bonnets as I love Caribbean cuisine especially Jerk chicken, curry goat etc.

I started some rocotos quite early as I know they take forever to ripen..

First time I've ever grown rocoto and pleased with progress so far.

The rocoto,s are red rocoto, tropical orange f3, and De seda.

Will make a proper grow list when I receive the p.dreadie select seeds kindly sent by Gary and one I'm pleased to have as a memory to Erin.

Another one already up and waiting to be potted on is Carrot Jolokia which I was kindly sent by Ben (bpiela), took ages to sprout a hook, but got one in the end.

Just waiting on a few stubborn bonnets to show hooks before finalizing what's a keeper.
 
Know quite a few of the british growers on here as there active members of a forum we all share
 
Trident
Dennish
Snagglepuss
Heefy Si Borg
Jay
and also Plantguy 76 Jason who is active here and a couple of other forums.

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[bpiela]

Where did those Shabu seeds come from?  Floricole accidentally shipped about a bunch of "fake" Shabu seeds last year by accident.  He made up for it and reshipped with real seeds.  Maybe these "Shabu" seeds came from that bad batch??  If they are the annuums, they are going to be a hatch style of pepper.  Still Great!

 

[Superhot Sim]

Hi Ben, seeds came from Jenny Song who was selling them and space chill is on Facebook.
Will keep a eye on flowering as will know if there's one per nodule there will of been a mix up.
Out of interest what's a hatch style of pepper?

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[bpiela]

Here is a link that shows a brief history of the Hatch Pepper.   I think there is a video somewhere as well.
 
http://diazfarms.com/chile-history/the-history-of-green-chile

 

[Devv]

Looking good Sim! By early May those plants should be monsters.
 
Keep doing what you're doing, it working well!

 

[Superhot Sim]

Here is a link that shows a brief history of the Hatch Pepper.   I think there is a video somewhere as well.
 
http://diazfarms.com/chile-history/the-history-of-green-chile

Interesting read Ben, many thanks. I like a mystery grow and don't mind something unusual appearing lol makes it a bit more fun.

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[Superhot Sim]

Looking good Sim! By early May those plants should be monsters.
 
Keep doing what you're doing, it working well!

Catching up a bit now Scott and appreciate your kind words.
I'm looking forward to ours hitting dirt and hydro as soon as May arrives.
Happy growing my friend.

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[The Hot Pepper]

Dat jerk marinade!

 

[Devv]

Yeah I saved that too!

 

[SavinaRed]

Here is a link that shows a brief history of the Hatch Pepper.   I think there is a video somewhere as well.
 
http://diazfarms.com/chile-history/the-history-of-green-chile

Thanks I enjoyed the article.

 

[bpiela]

Here is one with a video:
 
http://krqe.com/2017/03/19/how-new-mexico-chile-became-legendary/

 

[Superhot Sim]

Interesting video Ben thanks for sharing buddy.

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[Superhot Sim]

Just one of my P. Dreadie select seedlings, showing the usual big foliage.
All 6 of my seedlings will go to my uncles heated greenhouse and grown in isolation.

One of my special peppers this year and looking forward go the pods Hainan Yellow Lantern.
Seeds we're hard to source so I'm lucky to be growing.

The chocolate bhutlah lol the one from Steve McClauren I wanted to grow this just to see what all the hype is about.

CGN 21500
Love the foliage colour very similar to Pauls and Trippas pdn x bmj.

Few pics from round the yard, beds are all Ramial chipped wood and we're out down 3 seasons ago, we just top up with about a inch of fresh stuff every year and let it do it's thing.

As you can see chilli security is out on patrol lol.

Few pics in the tent, few matas in their as well, want a good crop of them this season as I wanna try Ricks Gochu spicy ketchup he kindly shared his recipe for.

Happy gardening.

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[U)<now]

What is this Spicy Ketchup you speak of!? Are you able to share the recipe!?

 

[Superhot Sim]

What is this Spicy Ketchup you speak of!? Are you able to share the recipe!?

Ask Rick (stickman) I am sure he would be happy to share. I know he used Gochu peppers which is a annum from Korea.

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[U)<now]

Ask Rick (stickman) I am sure he would be happy to share. I know he used Gochu peppers which is a annum from Korea.

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Will do!

 

[stickman]

Looking really good Sim, you should do well this season!

 

[Trident chilli]

Simmy plants in and out doors really coming along nicely... garden security is he/she a German Sheppard

 

[Superhot Sim]

A lot of people ask that John, he is a rare coloured border collie, and like his owner a colourful character lol.
Thanks for kind words. Garden is a great escape.



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[Trident chilli]

A lot of people ask that John, he is a rare coloured border collie, and like his owner a colourful character lol.
Thanks for kind words. Garden is a great escape.



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Lovely looking dog .... sorry for the White SB7J April fool

 

[Superhot Sim]

Lovely looking dog .... sorry for the White SB7J April fool

Nicely done John but I hope your next dump be a hedgehog my friend. He he he.
White SB7J what ya like mate?

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