Hi Lizzie, I'm afraid that I have never tried to grow Chillies from the Indian Sub-continent, but I am assured that they are a hotter version of the Hungarian Hot Wax, which is one of my staples. All of my Chillies Are from North/South America, with the exception of THAI DRAGON, which is a small lit...

Hi Pigletwillie, In simple terms YES. They are the hardest (to my knowledge) to germinate. Only 25% of mine germinated L/Y, another problem that I find with this variety is that they have a tendancy to bolt if you try to plant them too early, as you have too keep them indoors until at least the star...

Hi Lizzie,
I forgot to mention that you can use any chilli to your own personal tastes (His + Hers). If you get a chance to use smoked chillies this really takes the taste to a new dimension, even better if you can smoke your own.
Ciao
Mr Chilli

Hi
Take a look at the 'Chilli Vodka' stream in the readers recipes. I placed a couple of things in their (Harissa + Sambal)

Mr Chilli

This year as part of our open day, I am thinking of suggesting that we have a cook off. Has anyone else tried this? If so hints and tips would be appreciated (last year we had 200 people look over the site)
Thanks
Rod 'Mr Chilli' AKA Mr Scoville

I have now been growing Chillis for a few years now with an ever increasing amount of varieties (this year twenty eight). Does anyone have any 'out of the ordinary' recipies that they do with chillies. Now that they seem to be coming the 'Trend' i'm finding that its time for a change from the usual ...

Hi,
Ratte potatoes are available from the 'FRUIT & VEGETABLE COMPANY' 0870 950 5920 at the last price they were £9.95 for 3kg

Good Luck
Mr Chilli.

Fantastic Diane, Its great to know that Frank is still being listened to and admired. Could we be heading for 'conceptual continuity' here at the K.G Forum. INFORMATION IS NOT KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE IS NOT WISDOM WISDOM IS NOT TRUTH TRUTH IS NOT BEAUTY BEAUTY IS NOT LOVE LOVE IS NOT MUSIC MUSIC, AND FR...

CALL ANY VEGETABLE-must qualify for the Kitchen Gardeners anthem, then again, so could MR GREEN GENES.
But if this weather continues and the wellies stay on, a bout of STINKFOOT may be on the cards !!

Would the yolk from Grandma's egg be used for ST ALPHONZOS PANCAKE BREAKFAST ???

I have a couple of things that I do with chillies to preserve them. 1. HARISSA. Place Red Chillies, Fresh Coriander, a sprinkle of sugar, Pinch of Sea salt into a blender, whizz and add Olive Oil to make a paste. Place into sterilised jars and pop into the fridge. Keeps for months. Use in pasta, int...

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