Chilli pepper growing -any fans?

[Mustardmit]

I've had a go at growing Habañeros/Scotch bonnets - was a great success, managed to turn them into some pretty serious 'rocket fuel' hot sauces too !
Quite looking forward to having a go at growing the (apparently) hottest ones of all "Red Savina."

[heathfield]

I'm a fan, and have been growing habaneros for years on my kitchen windowsill. But I find they're quite hot enough, and I don't see the point of going for anything hotter. If I need more heat, I simply add more peppers.
By the way, the Savina used to be the hottest, but it's been outdone by the Japanese variety 'Naga Jolokia', also known as the 'Ghost Pepper'.

[society]

Whiffey (rip) would be very proud of you both.

[ummmm]

Are they easy to grow?

[heathfield]

Very easy, Ummmm. I grow them on the kitchen windowsill with good light but not direct sunlight, and plenty of water, (n.b. never let them dry out). A doddle.

[ummmm]

Thanks....I might give it a go :-)

[babybop6379]

just looked at your convo and have been thinking of growing chillies i am inspired!!!!! do i have to sow them at certain times of year?

[scotman]

I am interested too. Do you grow them from seeds from inside an actual chili or do you have to buy 'proper' seeds?

[Mustardmit]

babybop - as far as I know yes, around late March early Apr generally.
Scotman - I bought some seeds from an online company BUT I also bought a few Scotch Bonnets from the local market, disected the fattest one and planted the seeds - they grew!
They're pretty easy to grow if you follow the basic instructions and it's fantastically rewarding when you get a good harvest.

[Mustardmit]

Thanks for the info Heathfield, I've just ordered a packet of (actually) 'Bhut' Jolokia seeds. I assume 'Naga' are similar/the same thing.

[Mustardmit]

Hi LL - it took about 4/5 months from germination to having a full on fruit-bearing plant, I started them off in a heated propagator then moved them to the greenhouse when they were about 4" tall..

[Mustardmit]

They probably can as long as they get plenty of sunlight.

[Mustardmit]

Yes! My Bhut Joloka seeds have arrived - shame I have to wait a month before I can plant them.