Any Chillie Experts Here?

[Whiffed]

Do you grow chillies? Is which ones and how easy or hard was it?

My other question is i'm looking for a flavoursome hot sauce, i like heat but want flavour as well so which one would you recommend?

[Ratty2E]

We have been growing chillies in the greenhouse for a few years. We started out with Cayenne but this year we are trying some scotch bonnet too and they are pretty hot. Chillies are pretty easy to grow.

[Whiffed]

Hi ratty and thanks for the answer. I don't have a garden so no greenhouse, can these be grown in window boxes with clingfilm put on top?

[Ratty2E]

Sorry should have put this link in
http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=664

[Ratty2E]

The varieties I grow get pretty big, 4-5 foot so not really suitable for a windowsill. Maybe there are some dwarf varieties you might do better with but I have no experience of those.

[Whiffed]

Thanks again ratty. Do you or anyone else reading this know a good and reliable chillie seed vendor?

[Ratty2E]

I have bought from an eBay seed stockist before or you can buy from good garden centres. This year some of my plants are from seed I saved from last years crop. Alternatively you might want to look out for young plants at this time of year, I normally sow my seeds in March.

[Iluvspikey]

http://www.thechilliking.com/growing/growing-chilli-peppers-guide/

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-grow-chilli-peppers

Gives you temperatures!!!

[AlwaysConfused]

I don't have the correct conditions, or patience, to grow my own chillies, but I buy in Bhut Jolokia in large quantities. They are extremely hot and would only recommend if you have a good toilet seat and a stash of loo roll. Posting a link for a reliable source that I use:

http://www.chillipepperpete.com/

[society]

Was you name inspired by the late 'Whiffey'?

[heathfield]

Peppers, including chillies, will grow quite happily on a kitchen windowsill. As to seeds, any shop or store with a seed packet display will usually include a couple of chilli varieties.