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Title: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Lauren S on February 04, 2009, 20:44:31

Just wondering which varity of peppers you've had success with?

Which variety are you planning on growing this year?

Last year I grew California Wonder :-\. Yes they were a great taste but no bigger than ping pong balls ::)

I would like to grow a different variety that will be something of the size you get in the grocers ;)

Lauren :)

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: manicscousers on February 04, 2009, 20:57:10

long red marconi, california wonder, mixed sweet peppers from asda, dear but had black ones in :o
hot wax picked green and yellow so not hot at all ;D
we did really well last year, don't know why ???

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: saddad on February 04, 2009, 21:17:31

Worldbeater, California Wonder, Marconi and a pale one called Sarek from HSL.
;D

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Lauren S on February 04, 2009, 21:19:39

Oh I didn't think about using shop bought ones for their seeds.

Thanks for the tip Manics...Every little helps ::)

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Jeannine on February 04, 2009, 21:24:36

GYPSY, VERY RELIABLE AND TAKES A COOLER TEMP. i WILL STAND BY THIS ONE,,SUPER SUPER PEPPER xx jEANNINE

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: ceres on February 04, 2009, 21:29:13

I had Sweet California Wonder last year and I got a bumper crop of ginormous peppers - bigger than shop-bought ones. No idea why, they were pretty runty little plants under a foot tall and just got a tomato feed. Maybe they liked the toxic manure........... ?

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: tricia on February 04, 2009, 21:38:50

I second Jeannine on Gypsy. Very reliable and lovely flavour. Also Jumbo and Corno di Toro Rosso are very good. I can let you have a few seeds of Gypsy and Corno di Toro Rosso - have just found that I don't have any Jumbo seeds left, so if anyone has a couple to spare I'd be grateful. They grow huge in my small GH.

Tricia

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: kt. on February 04, 2009, 22:23:19

I have only grown Californian Wonder once but had great yields and sized fruits. Gypsy peppers I grew for the first time last year. There were loads and they were huge.

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: asbean on February 04, 2009, 22:57:30

Last year, Habanero, Jalopena, meek & mild, Padron. The jalapenos were frozen, habeneros made into hot Bajan sauce, and the Padrons dried. Meek and mild were just that ... meek & mild.

This year we have loads so will grow a couple or so of each and see what happens:
Bhut Jolokia
Tokyo Hot
Joe's Long
Habanero Peach
Hot Stuff
Apache
Demon Red
Padron
Bulgarian Lady
Anaheim
Habanero Orange
Tropical Heat
Prairie Fire
Tabasco
Inferno F1
Hot Thai
Stromboli
Cayenne
Fuego

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Mowhay on February 05, 2009, 08:15:32

Last year I grew Worldbeater, Golden Bell and Gourmet sweet peppers and De Cayenne chilli pepper. The Worldbeater were a very good size with the others about tennis ball size. The De Cayenne were lovely and hot and an excellent crop, still got loads in the freezer. This year I am growing them all again but adding Tepin chilli pepper and Fenix and Romano sweet peppers. Hope we get some sun to ripen them.

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: northener on February 05, 2009, 08:24:07

I grew Californian Wonder 4 year ago and they were really poor so i did'nt bother again. Glad i've seen this thread going to try Gypsy.

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Barnowl on February 05, 2009, 11:31:31

Can vouch for Gypsy F1 which I think I bought on the suggestion of Tim. Also tried dwarf Marconi Patio (spare trial seed). Previously Toreador and Rosso di Nocera have been good.

This year, amongst others, I'll be trying Kaibi Round and the hugely expensive Atris F1. (NB Do not buy Atris from T&M except as your free packet, nor as a Duchy original; Kings and Tuckers are cheaper).

The only one I've grown before and definitely wouldn't grow again is Redskin which I found disappointing.

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Deb P on February 05, 2009, 12:36:23

Last years list....

Chillies
Fatalie Good crop, VERY hot!
Purple Tiger Decorative foliage, lots of small fruits
Habenero Orange Not many fruits but fragrantly hot
Thai Bangkok Upright Very decorative and productive
Habenero Chocolate OK, not that impressed. Few fruits
Jalapeno Large corky fruits. OK
Tabasco Disaster. None got to fruiting stage..just sat there!
Big Jim Large pointy fruits, not that many though.
Cayenne Red Great. Large numbers of firey chillies.
Jalapeno Summer OK, nothing special

Sweet Peppers

Najerano OK, not prolific
Sweet Banana Long green/yellow peppers, fab.
Cherry Bomb Useless. Tiny peppers, not worth the effort!
Jumbo Sweet Reliable cropper of bell shaped peppers
Jimmy Nardello's Medium pointy type, OK
Gypsy Not as proloific as Jumbo for me.
Corno di Torra (mixed) Good crops, would grow again

This year I'm reducing the numbers a bit and growing mostly tried and tested favourites!

Chillies
Purple Tiger
Thai Bangkok Upright
Cayenne Red
Shake

Sweet Peppers
Jumbo Sweet
Ramiro (saved seed)
Napia
Big Banana
Cuisse De Poulet Du Poitou

We shall see how they do!
;D

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: AdrianH on February 05, 2009, 23:29:34

This year I'm growing:

Sweet Peppers:
Mohawk
Redskin
Golden Bell
Mavras

Chilli Peppers:
Apache
Black Hungarian
Brazilian Starfish
Bulgarian Carrot
Cherry Bomb
Chinese Five Color
Habanero Orange
Habanero Chocolate
Hot Lemon
Hungarian Hot Wax
Jalapeno Early
Joes Long Cayenne
Numex Twilight
Super Chilli
Scotch Bonnet Red

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Lauren S on February 05, 2009, 23:37:39

Oh my my, thanks for all your ideas, wonderful.

Are some of you starting your own chilli/pepper farms ;D

You're growing soooooooooo many varieties :o

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: bappelbe on February 06, 2009, 16:48:04

Hi
I see that Deb P has "Big Banana" down,
I was looking at that one in the T&M catalogue but it says not to allow exposure to temps below 12deg C.
I am sure that my poly tunnel goes below that at night (and for that matter on some summer days!).

Do you heat yours? or is that only a recommendation that can be ignored?

thanks

Bill

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: manicscousers on February 06, 2009, 18:41:05

hiya, bappelbe, welcome to the site ;D
what sort do you grow ?

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Biscombe on February 06, 2009, 19:50:34

My chilli list is far too long, if you are talking sweet peppers my favorite is lipstick, thick walls, wonderful taste, early, heavy yields, best for over wintering, can't beat it

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Biscombe on February 06, 2009, 19:51:47

Sorry! senior moment! that wasn't the question! will get the list ready ::)

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: littlebabybird on February 06, 2009, 21:15:16

Biscombe, great to see you, are you better now?

cant wait to see your list

lbb

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Biscombe on February 06, 2009, 22:52:10

Yep thanks LBB good to see you too :-*

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: saddad on February 06, 2009, 22:58:03

Welcome to the site Bappelbe...
I know DebP's greenhouse isn't heated so I think it is a recommendation to be taken with a pinch of salt... :-X

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Deb P on February 06, 2009, 23:51:25

Neither my home greenhouse or the little lottie one is heated, I use fleece over small pepper plants until May then they all take their chances! I've had good crops from Big Banana in the past so perhaps they are tougher than they are thought to be..?

I also grow my peppers on gravel topped staging and put gravel on the top of the pots, I find this acts as a 'heat sink' and keeps them cosier at night, and protects the rootball a bit more in the summer.

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: bappelbe on February 08, 2009, 12:32:19

Quote from: manicscousers on February 06, 2009, 18:41:05
hiya, bappelbe, welcome to the site ;D
what sort do you grow ?

Last year I picked up one type of sweet pepper in a garden centre (not sure which type)
and I grew Cheyenne and Cayenne chillis.
This year I plan to grow Gypsy Hungarian hot wax and Super Chilli.
I had discounted the Big Banana because of the warning not to expose to temps of less than 12C, might try it now.

thanks

Bill

Title: Re: Which Variety of PEPPERS Did/Do You Grow?
Post by: Multiveg on February 08, 2009, 21:01:08

This year, growing Marconi Rosso. In a previous year, did really well with a yellow pepper - Oro.

Chillis - done well with Rocoto ones from RealSeeds, also HSL's Trifetti. Last year wasn't the best of years but Friar's Hat did well.

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