Topic: P......w seeds from Tricia

[tricia]

I'd be interested to hear how you are all doing with the seeds I sent out to various members last year.

I didn't sow any seeds this year as I still have two overwintered plants which are thriving indoors. I pruned them back hard after they had finished fruiting but both plants are now over 5ft tall again. I think I'll pinch out the tops earlier next year as they look a bit on the straggly side. It hasn't stopped them from producing lots of lovely fruit though!

Tricia

[ceres]

Mine are fine so far although all of my chillis and peppers seem to be a bit behind this year.  Have 2 rows of plants from your seeds.  One row is about a foot taller than the other one but the plants are all quite full and bushy.  They seem to be more slug-prone than any of the other peppers/chillis I grow.  Thanks for the seeds, hope to be able to pass some on!

[Barnowl]

I germinated 4 (out of 4) in root trainers. They got a bit leggy and started to flower through not being potted on soon enough, so I trimmed then back and now they are starting to bush out. This time the gauze is ready and waiting for when they start to flower again. :)

[Biscombe]

All my seeds germinated. My plants are really tall and bushy, but a bit behind the other varieties ripening. Looking forward to tasting them. I'll take some pics later. Thanks Tricia XX

[Biscombe]

Still no ripe ones, they are taking ages to change colour. Masses of pods though.

[tricia]

Yes, I find they take ages to turn red too. If I remember correctly, it was October when they were turning red in profusion - indoors. It's difficult to assess for you in Spain - and outdoors. Patience Rosie - they are worth the wait  ;).

At the moment I pick each one as it ripens, remove the seeds to save then fill with cream cheese and enjoy!

Tricia

[Biscombe]

Mmmmmmmmmmm  ;D How hot?

[tricia]

Not so hot that I can't eat them raw - which isn't saying much really..........you'll just have to be patient till you can try them for yourself Rosie  ;D ;D ;D.

But to me they just have a nice, somewhat sweet 'bite' - certainly not hot enough to make your eyes water or reach for a glass of iced water!

Tricia