Inspired by the recent domino effect of tumbling world records, and watching the exploits of those chilli eating nutters on YouTube; I have decided to record my own chilli growing escapades in this blog.
It is now late February and I started germinating my first chilli seeds of the year about 5 weeks ago. I decided to try and germinate 4 each of Jalapeño, Scotch Bonnet, White Habanero, Bhut Jolokia, and some old California Wonder Sweet Pepper. Being my first grow of the year I neglected to do a seed soak, which may have affected their overall success and resultant staggered germination.
The below table tells the tale...
| Plant | Number Successfully Germinated |
| Jalapeño | 2 |
| Scotch Bonnet | 3 |
| White Habanero | 3 |
| Bhut Jolokia | 3*(1) |
| California Wonder Sweet Pepper | 2*(1) |
| *(sickly, deformed plant) | |
Although the Jalapeño showed the worst success rate they did germinate first and have been the most vigorous growers since. The Scotch Bonnets and Bhuts are going good; apart from one Bhut that's still green but the future's looking ominous. The White Habaneros are looking healthy enough, but are looking to be slow growers. The peppers were old, old, old stock; so the 75% success is a massive and surprising plus.
As an aside, I also got some toms on the go at the same time... Some Beefsteak, Gardeners Delight, and Maskotka. The toms get going quicker than the chillies and peppers.
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