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Produce => Edible Plants => Chillies Ahoy => Topic started by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 17:06:42

Title: A chilli pic
Post by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 17:06:42
Yes, I know, I've got too much time on my hands.......


Top three rows - Hot Patio Sizzle
Middle - Pretty in Purple
Bottom - Pequin

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Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: Jayb on September 28, 2011, 17:16:50
They look so beautiful a fantastic crop. What are your plans for them?
Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 17:25:52
Quote from: Jayb on September 28, 2011, 17:16:50
They look so beautiful a fantastic crop. What are your plans for them?

There are lots more still to pick but it was too hot in the greenhouse this morning so I left them.

They are in the freezer already!
Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: pumkinlover on September 28, 2011, 18:30:15
Do you freeze them whole, Betty.
I dry mine :)
Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 18:35:14
Quote from: pumpkinlover on September 28, 2011, 18:30:15
Do you freeze them whole, Betty.
I dry mine :)

Yes, I just put them in plastic bags and freeze them.  As you know, I don't eat them myself but my husband eats them with almost everything.  He says they are fine frozen.

How do you dry yours?

Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: BarriedaleNick on September 28, 2011, 18:48:33
Pretty in Purple look cute - small plant?
I have chilis in the freezer from 2-3 years ago - doesnt stop me growing them every year though!

Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: pumkinlover on September 28, 2011, 18:56:15
I string them up around the conservatory if it is nice enough, otherwise in the house.
I've had problems with mould and had enough to last me for a couple of years.
Unfortunately I seem to have developed an obsession with growing different chilli's - far more than I can ever eat.
I blame the peeps on this site ;)
Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 19:21:58
Quote from: pumpkinlover on September 28, 2011, 18:56:15

Unfortunately I seem to have developed an obsession with growing different chilli's - far more than I can ever eat.
I blame the peeps on this site ;)


I don't know what you mean!
Title: Re: A chilli pic
Post by: Squash64 on September 28, 2011, 19:24:48
Quote from: BarriedaleNick on September 28, 2011, 18:48:33
Pretty in Purple look cute - small plant?
I have chilis in the freezer from 2-3 years ago - doesnt stop me growing them every year though!



Pretty in Purple is a nice neat plant, about 18" tall.

I know what you mean about growing them every year - and I don't even like eating them!