Aussie Pepper Update Thread

[Grub]

You are right, Jen.

There are plenty of mild ones in this lot. I'm really keen to pickle, as I eat a heap of pickled chillies, and dry and grind, plus make some chilli sauce, and more.

Micheal,

No idea why I don't ahve Joe Parker as I'm pretty sure Glenn from New Zealand also recommended this one. SO thanks for your offer. Very kind. But for now I think I will try and make the most of what I've got and put Joe Parker down for next year

Thanks.

[mdvpc]

Grub-no problem. Let me know next year if you want to try them.

[Grub]

The second lot are coming up from the mix in the trays on the heated bathroom floor. Good show.

I tried dried Naga Dorset powder from a Villian tonight, posted from the USA, about 1/4 teaspoon on my Thai Fried Rice, and it BLEW my brains and lips.

I think I'm addicted already

[Grub]

Thanks Jen,

You're a gem.

Didn't know about the breastmilk thing but I'm thinking Thai Boob Curry.

Okay, okay. Not a good thought.

But I'll be sure to let Mrs Grub know about the link. She's pretty controlled on the chilli intake, thou'.

Really, I'm the nutter

[Spatzbear]

Hmmm.. is Joe Parker readily available in Australia? I couldn't find a source, but that doesn't really mean much.
Does anyone know? It sounds lovely.
Maybe Grub, if you get some, could you send a seed or two my way?
(I can't believe I'm actually asking for more chilli seeds.)

[mdvpc]

Spatz-taken care of-I emailed Grub about this right now. Just happens I have some 04 seed of Joe E Parker and Espanola Improved (another popular green chile in this area). Seed will go out no later than Monday.

[Spatzbear]

Wow, fantastic, Michael! That's so kind of you.
I'm sure we'll find something interesting one day for you.

[Grub]

Thanks Michael.
I can't wait to give it a try.
Cheers, GRUB.

[timcunningham]

Grub,

I hope the Jimmy Nardello's come up for you, they really are a fantastic stir-fry pepper. Skin is thin and not bitter, they look like a long cayenne pepper, but are as sweet as candy. My one year old daughter likes chewing on them as we browse the garden together.

If you like hot purple peppers take a look at Black Hungarian, very onamental, good heat. If you wait they go from dark purple / black to deep red.

Black Hungarian from seedsavers.org

Jimmy Nardello from seedsavers.org

[mdvpc]

Grub and Spatz, no problem. Tim-beautiful photos of Jimmy and BH-I have grown BH and I liked it-not to hot, but a nice flavor. Jimmy's I havent grown.

[Mantis]

Here are my first fruit. Mariachi Hybrid

[Grub]

They look great Mantis.

I have this one courtesy of you in my second sowing and poking out of the mix.

Nice to see some peppers at your digs too.

[Grub]

Okay, I cheated, as this was a storebought seedling for Long Sweet Yellow, an OP wax all the same. But maybe I'll have some with Kimberly and basil in pasta soonish.

[Spatzbear]

How does Black Hungarian differ from Peruvian Purple?

[mdvpc]

Spatz-for me Black Hungarian was much bigger and not as hot. I dont know what other people's experience is.