Chillies

[scopedope]

Ihave grown some chilli plants that are now covered with chilliies, not being much of a gardener I was wondering if anybody could help. I was under the impression that they went green then red. The only problem is several have gone black but others have stayed green all one the same plants. They are not bad as when I have cut them open they as fresh as the green ones. Is this normal or do you get black chillies, the wife asked that one. Thanks in anticipation

 

[Tin basher]

Try having a look here.

http://www.botany.com/capsicum.htm

or here because some varieties also turn black before ripening.

http://chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=43310.0;prev_next=next

The blackness however may have another cause. If you have greenfly on your plants they will secrete a sugary liquid as a byproduct this will drip onto fruits and leaves of the plant. This sugar forms the basis for a black mould to form on the surface. From what I can gather it's harmless but it can discolour your chillies. I depends wether the black is in patches and blotches rather than the whole fruit being a uniform black colour I suppose.

 

[shettie]

there are some that are naturally black if TB's therory isn't correct http://www.readytogrow.co.uk/seeds/p_Hungarian_Black_Chilli.html - My daughter has grown some green that turn red - I had one on Sunday - which nearly killed me! Couldn't feel my mouth for nearly 2 hours!

 

[rugby_rules]

We've just grown some ourselves and ours went a black colour before turning red. If any others turn a black colour just try leaving them a few more days and they might turn red.

 

[Firm Ovary Syntax Slap]

Don't put them in your anus.

 

[scopedope]

Thanks for that, no greenfly or fungus. I don't know what variety these are but they certainly liven up a curry. Thanks again.

 

[The Masked Geek]

Don't put them in your anus.

This has to win the award for most sh1t first post on the goat.



As for chillies, the hottest one I ever ate was pure white. Hellish little thing, it was.

 

[scopedope]

Don't put them in your anus.

Strange!! Why would I want to do that for. I much prefer to incorporate
them in curries, Mexican food or any dull food that needs a bit of a kick.

 

[Firm Ovary Syntax Slap]

This has to win the award for most sh1t first post on the goat.



As for chillies, the hottest one I ever ate was pure white. Hellish little thing, it was.

If such an award existed I would have to insert that in your anus, Mr Chilli Nonce.

 

[The Masked Geek]

if such an award existed i would have to insert that in your anus, mr chilli nonce.

Do not feed the troll!

 

[gemarriott]

Do not feed the troll!

not even little white chillies?

 

[The Masked Geek]

not even little white chillies?

Ah, well, maybe.

 

[Firm Ovary Syntax Slap]

Do not feed the troll!

You are spot on. It is about time forums are stripped of these ill educated, idiots who hack onto other peoples accounts and mess about!

 

[Realist78]

You are spot on. It is about time forums are stripped of these ill educated, idiots who hack onto other peoples accounts and mess about!

Indeed it is!

 

[Firm Ovary Syntax Slap]

Indeed it is!

JESUS! Is there any need to be so serious? So what if people hack onto other people's accounts and type pish posh.

Square!

 

[Syntax Slap Firm Ovary]

Has anybody ever tried The ají pepper, also known as Peruvian hot pepper...ouch!

 

[Scaley brat]

Or the Devon Naga, allegedly the hottest chilli in the world ?