Growing C. chinense and Jalapenos in LOS

**Grower** · 11-08-2010, 06:33 PM

I've been growing for about a year now; 5 varieties of C. chinense and 1 annum (Jalapeño).
Since the cooler weather has arrived with the rainy season, 2 of my red and 4 of my orange Habaneros have podded up nicely; 100+ as of today. My Jalapenos are just starting to flower, so they're a bit behind the rest.
Is anyone else growing out there? I'd be interested to hear your experience with these peppers. Cheers.

**Humbert** · 11-08-2010, 07:01 PM

Cheers and I hope your green thumb serves you well. Anybody know how to pickle jalapenos like the Old El Paso bottled variety on the shelves here?

**hillbilly** · 11-08-2010, 07:17 PM

My Jalapenos did the same thing and then withered. I continue to try but not having much luck.

**Grower** · 11-08-2010, 08:15 PM

Try this; it's great for cucumbers. I haven't harvested any Jalapenos yet, but this is the recipe I'll use when I do.

Semi-Sweet Pickled-Sliced Jalapenos (Cold Pack)

1-1/2 Liter Jar (plus or minus)
10-20 Jalapenos-sliced
¼ tsp. Celery seed
½ tsp. Coriander seed
¼ tsp. Caraway seed (optional)
½ tsp. Black pepper corns
1 tblsp. Salt
12 tblsp. (heaping) Raw sugar (important)
Optional;
Whole Garlic to taste (recommended)
Onion slices halved
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Slice Jalapenos into approximately 3mm thick slices (or to taste) and fill the jar. Add sugar (I recommend dissolving the sugar in a little hot water) and salt and the rest of the spices.
Fill the jar 2/3 full of vinegar of choice (I like Kewpie Jasmine Rice vinegar) and the rest of the jar with water.
Stir and put on the lid and put in the refrigerator. Wait at least a couple of days (a week is ideal) before trying. At that point you can add more sugar if you want them sweeter.

**Grower** · 11-08-2010, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by hillbilly

My Jalapenos did the same thing and then withered. I continue to try but not having much luck.

Where are you? Thailand is a real challenge to grow Habaneros and Jalapenos, especially if one is in central Thailand as I am.

**hillbilly** · 11-08-2010, 08:25 PM

I have tried growing peppers in a pot in BKK and sowing a few seeds up at our resort. Nothing so far. Here in BKK the peppers start to show and then just die away.

I pride myself on having a green thumb but these plants have got me stumped. Would love to see a pictoral thread from Grower about the ins and outs. Hint...

**Grower** · 11-08-2010, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by hillbilly

I have tried growing peppers in a pot in BKK and sowing a few seeds up at our resort. Nothing so far. Here in BKK the peppers start to show and then just die away.

I pride myself on having a green thumb but these plants have got me stumped. Would love to see a pictoral thread from Grower about the ins and outs. Hint...

Go to my blog; Growing Habaneros and Jalapenos in Thailand

I just started the Jalapenos, so they're about 2 months from producing. But my Habs are going strong at this point. I'm growing mostly in pots, but I've got 5 plants in the ground also.
Anyway, my blog is all about growing C. chinense (Habs, Bhuts, and Nagas) and Jalapenos here in LOS. Cheers.

**Grower** · 22-08-2010, 06:15 PM

Here's an update for any interested parties; I've got 2 orange Habanero pods turning color. This just started this afternoon. Here's some pics;

At this time I've got many plants (chinense) with pods (well over 100), which should be ripening over the next few weeks. Cheers.

**Grower** · 24-08-2010, 05:40 PM

Harvested My First Orange Habanero Pod:
The thing I learned today is that I'm out of shape; I ate 1/4 of the pod with a full placental rib. It was bloody hot! It's been about 8 years since I'd eaten an orange Habanero due to their lack of availability here. I had eaten some fried rice an hour or two earlier but it still hit my stomach fairly hard, but no problem. The flavor was just as I remembered, which is why I like Habaneros so much.
The burn lasted about 6 minutes and set off some endorphens which was nice, very nice. I don't normally eat raw pods by themselves; I usually make a salsa, put them on pizza, or in a dish like chili con carne.
Anyway, it put a big smile on my face; it appears I've got a good crop.
Here's a pic;

Cheers.

**grasshopper** · 25-08-2010, 10:49 AM

Great thread to keep looking at. I tried to post a comment on the extreme action to save the plant thread and couldnt. i dont have any of those addresses, for want
of a better term. But it was interestsing and I might take that step with my ailing birdseye chilli here in Oz. Maybe I need to repot, is all?

**Pol the Pot** · 25-08-2010, 10:54 AM

Where did you get the seed? Are they available in Thailand or do you get them sent from the US?

**Grower** · 25-08-2010, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Pol the Pot

Where did you get the seed? Are they available in Thailand or do you get them sent from the US?

I don't know of any place here in Thailand that carries any C. chinense seeds.
Actually a friend sent them to me from England (South Devon Chili Farm), but I know a seed company in Australia that is first rate (good, true seeds). Contact Neil from The Hippy Seed Company;
http://www.thehippyseedcompany.com/

He'd be a lot closer and quicker.

I now have some Jalapeño pods on three of the 8 plants I've got.
And an update on orange Habs; there are 6 ripe pods...salsa tomorrow for sure. Cheers.

**Grower** · 25-08-2010, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by grasshopper

Great thread to keep looking at. I tried to post a comment on the extreme action to save the plant thread and couldnt. i dont have any of those addresses, for want
of a better term. But it was interestsing and I might take that step with my ailing birdseye chilli here in Oz. Maybe I need to repot, is all?

There are a lot of chili growers in Oz doing very well with many different varieties including birdseye. Go to
The Hot Pepper

You can get all the help there you'll need and you can post to the other Aussies because there are many on the forum. Cheers.

**Pol the Pot** · 25-08-2010, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the link.

I think I'll have a friend bring some over from California.

My only experiment with growing chillis didn't work out. Something nibbled away at each and every chilli and the plant died. Will keep an eye opn this thread and hopefully learn something!

**Grower** · 25-08-2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by Pol the Pot

Thanks for the link.

I think I'll have a friend bring some over from California.

My only experiment with growing chillis didn't work out. Something nibbled away at each and every chilli and the plant died. Will keep an eye opn this thread and hopefully learn something!

This thread isn't very active, but I've got a blog I keep current;
Growing Habaneros and Jalapenos in Thailand

I see you're in Phnom Penh, so conditions shouldn't be that different. What works here should work there. Soil is the most important thing and water can be an issue also. Anyway, good luck.
Tell your friend to stay away from the Redwood City Seed Company; their reputation is not good. My sister is getting some seeds from a company in Oregon (we both lived there) that has a very good reputation, but I don't know the name. Cheers.

**Grower** · 28-08-2010, 10:41 AM

Habanero/Garlic/Tomato Salsa

5 or more orange Habaneros (I only had 5 or there would be 8)
5 ripe, medium tomatoes
1 bulb garlic (12-14 cloves)
½ c. fresh lime juice
½ medium onion
3 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. Gebhardt’s Chili Powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. raw sugar
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper

I used a food processor to chop everything. Don’t overload the processor or you’ll chop everything too fine. I like about ¼” for the tomatoes and onions, and about 1/8” for the Habaneros and garlic (a little smaller won’t hurt).
Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, 2 is better. Cheers.

**Eliminator** · 28-08-2010, 08:56 PM

My Habaneros just started to bloom so I should see something soon. I will take some pics as I have plants in all stages. Would love to get some Jalapenos seeds if anyone has some.

**Grower** · 28-08-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by Eliminator

My Habaneros just started to bloom so I should see something soon. I will take some pics as I have plants in all stages. Would love to get some Jalapenos seeds if anyone has some.

What kind of Habanero have you got and where are you in Thailand? I may be able to help with some Jalapeño seeds but not sure yet.
Pics would be great.

**Eliminator** · 29-08-2010, 05:56 AM

Grower, don't know what kind of Habs, got the seeds from another member of this forum. They're supposed to be some REAL hot ones. 555 I'm in Nonthaburi (about an hour north of Bkk. I'll gladly trade for some Jalepeno seeds.

**Grower** · 29-08-2010, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Eliminator

Grower, don't know what kind of Habs, got the seeds from another member of this forum. They're supposed to be some REAL hot ones. 555 I'm in Nonthaburi (about an hour north of Bkk. I'll gladly trade for some Jalepeno seeds.

Thanks for the offer, but I don't really need anything at this point. If I get some Jalapeño seeds, I'll just send some over. I've got about 6 or 7 Jalapeño pods at this point, but the plants are just getting going. I don't consider I have any pods until they're in my hand, LOL. TIT. Cheers.

**Grower** · 03-09-2010, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by Eliminator

My Habaneros just started to bloom so I should see something soon. I will take some pics as I have plants in all stages. Would love to get some Jalapenos seeds if anyone has some.

Well, how are the Habs? Have you got any pods yet? Pics would be good. Cheers.

**WhiteLotusLane** · 04-09-2010, 09:54 PM

Awesome topic!!!

I have one Orange Habanero plant with a lot of pods on it, the pods are beginning to turn color. The plant itself doesn't look good though, most leaves are turning yellow. I never know why that is.. Perhaps too much water, perhaps too much fertilizer, or not enough, perhaps some disease.

Most of my chilli plants die, but out of every 10 or so that I plant there are usually two or three that reach production stage. I try many different spots around the garden to see what works best, but it seems completely random. I did figure out that too much heat and direct sun is bad.

I also used to plant Jalapenos, pretty much the same kinds of results. Typically a few plants reach production stage, but then catch some disease, bug or fungus and die. The seeds I just take from Jalapenos bought in a store and letting them turn red.

EDIT: I just read your entire blog site.

Excellent advice! One thing though I can say is that I don't have much trouble with germination. I just plant into soil in small pots or growing bags. Jalapenos are ridiculously easy to germinate, any of the Habaneros take a little more time but my germination rates are very good. If I keep the seeds I'm not exactly short on seeds either, so I'm not overly worried if I get 90% or 60% germination. I often just select the fastest growers and bin the rest.

**Grower** · 05-09-2010, 07:21 AM

Thanks for your comment on my blog. Calcium and magnesium are 2 critical nutrients for capsicum. You are correct about the sun here, especially in the afternoon. Use shade cloth or shade after 11 or 12. Yellow leaves could be over watering; without pictures it's difficult to say. Fertilizer is very easy to over apply. If you're not over watering try 2 tbsp. Epsom salts per gallon of water. This will give the required magnesium and help green up the leaves. If you're getting fruit and no BER (blossom end rot) then the plant is probably okay with calcium. Good Luck.
By the way; where are you? Cheers.

**WhiteLotusLane** · 05-09-2010, 11:22 PM

Thanks! I'm in Chiang Mai. I shoudl probably be planting now to take maximum benefit from the cool season..

**Grower** · 06-09-2010, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by WhiteLotusLane

Thanks! I'm in Chiang Mai. I shoudl probably be planting now to take maximum benefit from the cool season..

I agree; my plants shut down in March, April, and most of May because of the heat. They are all podded up now and doing pretty well. Good luck. Cheers.

Edit: Re your comment above; in the beginning a friend and I went through 100 seeds without any germinating; thus my paranoia about germination. Plus seeds were not easy to come by, but we remedied that situation with coir pucks and plenty of seeds. Cheers.

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