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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..

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

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

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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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Plants looking good Sim. That's cool your growing the Bonda Mahala. That's one of Gary's pride and joy. I have seeds for next year. It was to late to start this year. I have his Forbing Naga. Another favorite of his. He is a very kind individual. Very knowledgeable as well. Can't wait to see it get color.

Good job!
 
OCD Chilehead said:
Plants looking good Sim. That's cool your growing the Bonda Mahala. That's one of Gary's pride and joy. I have seeds for next year. It was to late to start this year. I have his Forbing Naga. Another favorite of his. He is a very kind individual. Very knowledgeable as well. Can't wait to see it get color.

Good job!
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Gary sent me seeds 3 seasons ago Chuck, beautiful cross and superb looking pods. I like the story behind it, and will be in my grow every year.

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Devv said:
+1 on 144!
 
So glad to see the colors coming through.
 
Three cheers bro!
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Getting exciting over here Scott, seasons hotting up.
Some great weather has helped us big time here in the UK.
Going to be a great season.

Thanks for dropping in buddy. [emoji106] [emoji41]

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Superhot Sim said:
My bad I culled both mine Rick, was running out of room in the grow tent in spring.
Will grow them next year as there one of my favourite pods. Great flavour.

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Superhot Sim said:
Plants are loving this warm humid summer over here in Blighty.
Peppers are all stretching out, this Aji Mango drinking up nutes for fun.
Happy growing. [emoji6]  Peaceout.

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Ool... sorry you had to pull the plug on your Bonnets Sim. :confused:  At least the ones you have under your grow tent look fabulous. Keep 'em rolling buddy! :thumbsup:
 
Trident chilli said:
Simmy where has that warm humid summer gone ... not here in North Hampshire ... polytunnel looks like it's going to keep you going with plenty of pods
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I dunno John but iv just returned from a week away , plants looking best they have all season , and most of them setting loads of flowers pods since iv been away ,
 
only the aji melon was drooping but a quick top feed of chilli focus , calmag and ionic k and he is standing tall and pert , loads of small pods on him now , going to be a huge producer , good seed stock from Dennis ;)
 
summer days will return buddy.
 
 
Superhot Sim said:
Been away for a week and had a nice surprise when we got home.
Hainan Yellow Lantern moving into top gear now.

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Plant is loaded in pods.



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Very, very nice! I'm very impressed by the Hainan Yellow Lantern. Terrific color and absolutely covered in beautiful pods. What a great surprise! Fantastic work!
 
Updates been slow as I feel we have stood still last 6 weeks with wet and overcast weather. May and June plants we're flying.

However few pods ripening up and bringing some colour in the polytunnel.

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Still reckon we got 10 weeks plus to ripen pods.
Happy growing.


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Hi Sim!
 
Been about traveling along the East coast, enjoying the cooler weather up there!
 
I see things are going well your way. Nice looking plant, and pods coloring up. Ya sure can't beat that! Congrats on the Zapotec Jal and the Bonda Mahala ;)
 
I feel ya with the 6 week holding pattern. I'm there :shh:  Ug, 4-5 more weeks before I see some real action :P
 
I too am a calmag fan. I'm wondering how you apply it? I grow a bhut load of maters, along with too many peppers..LOL. The maters would all have BER if it wasn't for the Calmag, it works so much better for me if I apply it via a foilar application.
 
Keep it green buddy!
 
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