Hi all,
A while back I bought a heap of plants from K-Mart really cheap, but as they have grown I've realised that the labels don't match the plants. So thought I'd put it out to the educated messes to see what others thought they might be.
Have tried to photograph fruit, leaf and flowers for all.
First off we have a group of three plants labeled as "Indian" or "Australian" Chilli. That's what's on the label, claiming two different varieties, but all three plants appear to be the same based on fruit.
The Indian is also marked as Degi Mirish, which from a bit of reading isn't likely to be correct, while the Australian is claimed to be a Papri Mild. To add more fun, the company selling them use the names Rajah and Bruce respectively.
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The description of the Indian says it produces 1cm fruit with a "heat rating" of 9, while the Australian says 15cm fruit with a "heat" of 3. Well the fruit is closer to 15cm than 1cm (averaging 12cm so far) while the heat would be, based on the usual rating used (Habs are a 10) about a 7. So guessing neither is right.
Next on the list is the "Thai" chilli, also known as Prik Khee Noo Suan, or to the company selling it, Suelin.
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The Thai has 1.25cm fruit, with a "heat rating" of 6. The plant, however, has fruit 10-times larger, but at least they are accurate(ish) on the heat.
Any and all guesses are welcome, especially if they arrive in the next few hours while I'm drinking wine and avoiding work.
A while back I bought a heap of plants from K-Mart really cheap, but as they have grown I've realised that the labels don't match the plants. So thought I'd put it out to the educated messes to see what others thought they might be.
Have tried to photograph fruit, leaf and flowers for all.
First off we have a group of three plants labeled as "Indian" or "Australian" Chilli. That's what's on the label, claiming two different varieties, but all three plants appear to be the same based on fruit.
The Indian is also marked as Degi Mirish, which from a bit of reading isn't likely to be correct, while the Australian is claimed to be a Papri Mild. To add more fun, the company selling them use the names Rajah and Bruce respectively.
Large version
The description of the Indian says it produces 1cm fruit with a "heat rating" of 9, while the Australian says 15cm fruit with a "heat" of 3. Well the fruit is closer to 15cm than 1cm (averaging 12cm so far) while the heat would be, based on the usual rating used (Habs are a 10) about a 7. So guessing neither is right.
Next on the list is the "Thai" chilli, also known as Prik Khee Noo Suan, or to the company selling it, Suelin.
Large version
The Thai has 1.25cm fruit, with a "heat rating" of 6. The plant, however, has fruit 10-times larger, but at least they are accurate(ish) on the heat.
Any and all guesses are welcome, especially if they arrive in the next few hours while I'm drinking wine and avoiding work.
I just re-read it and noticed it could be taken the wrong way. The second pic does look like a Bulgarian Carrot, but the ones I've seen are more tapered with broader "shoulders". It looks like a good pepper either way.
