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18 Jun 09, (Australia - temperate climate)

I have heard that there is a chilli that is hotter than the Scott Bonnet Any body know anything about it?

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06 May 09, Erica Sampson (Australia - temperate climate)

To Hans Zerbes re getting seeds from chili plants. Leave one or two of the healthiest and best looking chilis on the bush to ripen fully. Pick when full color is achieved and hang them on a string (needle and cotton through the stem) to dry. Take out the seeds when they are fully dried and save until planting time. It wouldnt hurt to get another (same type) chili plant from a nursery to help with healthy cross-pollination so that you maintain a good genetic strength.

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05 May 09, Hans Zerbes (Australia - temperate climate)

Love jalapeno's I have about 25 bushes planted close together, grew them from i saved plant, will I be able to repeat this? will the existing give another crop next season We have no frost (Coastal) Still productive now. Hans

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16 Apr 20, Tom jivani (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi how many years can repeat fruiting this jalapeno's chilli ?

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01 May 09, Hazel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I was wondering if chili plants grow wild? we have a small one in our backyard & none of us planted it or even like chilis, yeah I know it's a stupid question but we're new to this I only found it yesterday.

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30 Apr 09, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Matt (27th April 09). I have the same chillies growing as you do. Mine are called Firecrackers. I think they are the Firecracker Piquin from Capsicum Annuum family which i believe means you should keep some seeds if you want to grow them again. It may or may not survive til next year. A nice chilli though. We have been thoroughly enjoying the Black Pearl, Scotch Bonnet and White Habanero this season. Still got a few to ripen. Lucky the days in Perth are still sunny. The Jamaican Gold produced some beautiful looking fruit this year too and quite delicious!

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27 Apr 09, Julie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

check out the pictures available at edenseeds.com.au - there are at least 20 pictures of chilli - this may help. Cheers

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27 Apr 09, Matt (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I'm trying to work out what type of chilli plant i am growing, it was given to me, so i have no idea what variety it is. The chilli's seem to be pretty hot, they are about the size and width of your thumb from the knuckle down, they have a white flower and start off as a bright purple colour. As they mature they go a yellowish colour then to orange and finally red. I found a picture of what looks like a very similar plant called ABBRACCIO. But i cant find any more info on the net. Does any one know of a chilli fitting this description?

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23 Apr 09, Jade (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

How do you tell when they are ready to eat or take off the plant ??

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14 Apr 09, Craig (Australia - temperate climate)

Same with Mary I too have small red worms / grubs eating my chilies from the inside. Any ideas on how to get rid of them???

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