Chili Flowers (forum)

Organum starts with ...
After a chilly winter losing all my capsicum bushes to fierce colds.
My 2 year old chili bushes (Both organic & pest free)boomed back with fresh new growth after a heavy pruning in August,having been well tipped of flower buds forming for most of spring letting the bush form up and almost triple in size.
Finally i've let it begin to form its beautiful flowers and soon the chillies.
Pictures - Click to enlarge

Picture: 1
Picture: 2

Time: 29th November 2012 1:37am

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
Original Post was last edited: 29th November 2012 1:44am

About the Author Organum
Kyogle NSW
#UserID: 7472
Posts: 1
View All Organum's Edible Fruit Trees

MaryT says...
So happy for you, Organum. Yes, I also find that chilli bushes love being cut back harsh (by half, here) after fruiting; it seems to improve longevity.

Time: 29th November 2012 7:40pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
About the Author MaryT
Sydney
#UserID: 5412
Posts: 2066
View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees

Organum says...
Thanks for giving me your time to have a read and look :) I'll be expanding my chili varieties this season adding Scotch Bonnets and Mini-Capsicum chillies sourced from 9 year stock organic/disease free! Very exciting time in the garden despite the heat!
What kind of chili/chillies are you cultivating???

~3 Organum

Time: 1st December 2012 12:33am

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author Pspiralife
Kyogle
#UserID: 7476
Posts: 2
View All Pspiralife's Edible Fruit Trees

MaryT says...
I have all sorts, Organum. From tiny birds eyes and red bombs to big fat rocotto. They are so obliging that I find them great morale boosters!

I am interested to hear that you are growing mini-caps as I have some seedlings that came from another forum member (thanks, Lucy). Do let us know how yours grow.
Pictures - Click to enlarge

Picture: 1
Picture: 2
Picture: 3

Time: 1st December 2012 10:31am

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
About the Author MaryT
Sydney
#UserID: 5412
Posts: 2066
View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees

Xiem says...
I am also growing mini-capsicum from seeds kindly sent to me by jujubeforsale. They are just starting to ripen and this hasn't gone unnoticed by some local caterpillars. One good thing about the minis is that any losses are small in percentage of the whole crop. Another good thing is that with small caps I don't have to put unused portions back in the fridge. I have now bought some more mini seeds and am patiently waiting for them to germinate.

Time: 1st December 2012 2:49pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author Diego
 
#UserID: 4715
Posts: 283
View All Diego's Edible Fruit Trees

MaryT says...
Xiem why did you buy more seeds when you can use the seeds from your crop? Are you growing a different variety?

Time: 1st December 2012 4:37pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
About the Author MaryT
Sydney
#UserID: 5412
Posts: 2066
View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees

Xiem says...
They were a little different MaryT - "Patio" sweet minis red/yellow mixed so I thought I'd give them a try. I think jujube's seeds had four colours. I will still use the seeds from the first crop but I haven't picked any yet. And besides, I lied in my last post. I am not patient at all. :)

Time: 1st December 2012 5:20pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author Diego
 
#UserID: 4715
Posts: 283
View All Diego's Edible Fruit Trees

MaryT says...
Xiem, jujube sent me some 'red' and some 'purple' but only the reds came out. So far they are still tiny so I'm not sure when I'll see fruit. I've also sprouted some seeds from a small bought capsicum; they're vigourous so may even overtake the mini. I'm not too patient either, but luckily there are other things growing (at the moment the figs are productive).

Time: 1st December 2012 6:24pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
About the Author MaryT
Sydney
#UserID: 5412
Posts: 2066
View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees

JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mary and Xiem,

The seeds I sent to you guy from the mini capsicum fruits Mike generously gave to me.

Time: 1st December 2012 9:04pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE
 
#UserID: 2706
Posts: 715
View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees

MaryT says...
I still thank you, Jujube but I know I will never be able to thank Mike enough. :)

Time: 1st December 2012 9:06pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
About the Author MaryT
Sydney
#UserID: 5412
Posts: 2066
View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees

JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Well said Thank you Mary!

Time: 1st December 2012 9:21pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report
Original Post was last edited: 1st December 2012 9:22pm

About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE
 
#UserID: 2706
Posts: 715
View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees

Mike says...
Well shucks ladies you are forgetting I hasve received lots from you and others on the forum as well.I have been a bit slack lately and David from Briz gave me the means to ramp it all up again.I am loaded with good intentions with sending seeds and plants but I just got out of the routine.
The stuff you guys got from me is just so 2011/2012 and I have my paws on some real eye poppers now.Were you still planning to come up this way Lucy as I recall loose talk about November?

Time: 1st December 2012 9:51pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author
Cairns
#UserID: 5418
Posts: 1438
View All 's Edible Fruit Trees

JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mike,

I hope you are well, not too busy with work.

I originally planed to go that way then changed my mind last minutes due to too many things to sort out before going home, may be in February when I got the chance.

Time: 1st December 2012 10:00pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE
 
#UserID: 2706
Posts: 715
View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees

Mike says...
Ok Lucy, life has a way of doing that.I have some small seedlings aside for you and there is no rush.I will visit my Father on his birthday in Darwin in Feb for a week.Tomorrow I go fishing and plan to get a heap of whoppers on an overnight reef trip with a chum.Luckily I am first mate, or is that anchorman?

Time: 1st December 2012 10:09pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author
Cairns
#UserID: 5418
Posts: 1438
View All 's Edible Fruit Trees

JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Thank you very much for saving me some seedlings Mike. I am very much appreciated. If we go your way, it will be end of Feb or early March when the weather is permitted. It is hard to tell now.

Good luck to the fishing. I hope you have a good catch and good time.

Time: 1st December 2012 10:15pm

Reply | LIKE this Answer(0) | LIKE this Question (0) | Report

About the Author JUJUBE FOR SALE
 
#UserID: 2706
Posts: 715
View All JUJUBE FOR SALE's Edible Fruit Trees