bectoday's job of assembling and securing a poly tunnel at the #allotment is complete. my 'hot sauce made from my home grown chillis' dream is alive. any recommendations for #chilliplants to grow in UK gratefully received
Cheeky Wee Drewie@wisbr Only been growing chillis the last few years, in a raised bed (no poly tunnel or cloches), and I've had good success with Apache and Cayenne Long. I planted a couple of Scotch Bonnets last year and got nothing. I might try some in a greenhouse this year, now I have access to one. Up in the North West. Good luck on your journey!
KT@wisbr I grow Razzmatazz and Lemon Drop. I’ve had the same plants for 3 years - brought the pots indoors in September, reduced watering, but kept in bright conditions. They leaf out again in April/May. I got mine from
https://www.theculmstockchillico.co.uk/buy-chilli-plants
https://www.theculmstockchillico.co.uk/buy-chilli-plants
Julie grows@wisbr I'd go for Alberto Rocoto (might also see them as Lotoco). These turn into a tall branching plant with huge fruit, about the size of a roma tomato. I get mine from: https://www.realseeds.co.uk/hotpeppers.html
I also love 'lemon drop' from the same supplier.
Pollinators@wisbr “Hot sauce from your home grown chilies”. That is a fine dream. We share it. #fermenting home grown chilies has been great for us.
@Pollinators oo let me know if you have any tips, it'll be my first time making hot sauce
@wisbr #fermentation is our favorite preservation process. For example a person can ferment small batches. For example pints or quarts in ball jars. Fermenting a blend of peppers until it’s a the consistency of a thick spread is a two ingredient ferment. Peppers and salt. Adding garlic to that is a three ingredient ferment. The recipes in Kirsten Shockey’s books have been wonderful. Examples are Rempah, Sambal, and Adzika sauces. The internet will help you avoid mold.