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Hi there, I have stopped planting peppers due to other commitments. From the research that I did and experiment with, I find a combination of fruit fly protein bait like Naturalure and bagging it with organza bags work. The organza bags are porous and will ventilate well to keep the pods...

Thanks for the advice. Can't wait to try them :-) Mark T

Hi there, Sure here are the pictures. Ivory Hab Whitebullet Hab \ Thanks again Mark T Hi Sicman, Thanks for the tip. Never thought about it. :-) Mark T

Hi, This is my first time growing white bullet and Ivory Habanero. Just wondering if anybody know when they are ripe for harvest? I assume the color will remain white or cream color? Thanks Mark T

I am an avid fresh water fish breeder. To treat chlorine a simple product called sodium thiosulphate is used. Its in crystal form. It will instantly neutralized chlorine. But if ur tap water contains chloramine, sodium thiosulfate will break down the chlorine but what's left is ammonia. For...

Hi Harry, Great photos my friend good luck with your chilli plants. Mark T

Hi Harry, My chillis are doing fine. Finally get the chance to try out all those different variety of peppers. My favourite are still the Fatalii and Bonda Ma Jacques. I find the Bonda Ma Jacques hotter than fatalii. Like the flavour very much. For my crop, the Fatalii seems to be more...

I have plants that show similar damage as yours. For my case, mites is the culprit. Spray with miticide. Organic way I believe that may work is neem and soap spray. Mark T

I have been enjoying my fatalii for the past month. They are hotter than thai birdseye pepper and have a strong flavor to it. I think they go well with meat. Read that its a good substitute for scotch bonnets in making jerk meats. I used it to make one of my favourite thai dish. Stir fry...

Yellow Habanero Golden Habanero Chocolate Bhut Jolokia from THSC Thats it for now. Happy growing for those in the southen hemisphere and to those in the northern hemisphere have a good harvest and enjoy the chillis! Mark T

The constant rain is affecting my seedlings but the older plants are doing alright. I am now fighting oriental fruit fly as well as bacteria leaf spot. For Oriental fruit fly I am setting up traps to lure them as for Bacteria leaf spot I am using copper hydroxide. Here are some pictures...

I orders twice from pepperlover.com. Quick delivery, great selection and great germination rates. I will order again. Thanks Judy

Hi There, Its been raining daily and my younger plants are suffering from bacteria leaf spot. I have to trimmed many of them to just stems. I have also move some of them to location that is sheltered from rain. I find that as long as it keeps raining the leaf spot will keep coming back...

Hi pshngo, Looks like you have fruit fly infestation. I am current facing the same problem. Many of my chilli pods are dropping prematurely. Upon opening up the pod you will notice white color maggots 1/2 cm in length. They will spread bacteria into the pods causing them to rot in order...

Thank you Kiddc and mascalzone for your compliment. This is my first time growing chillis. I didn't realize its going be so hard if I where to avoid using systemic pesticide. For the pass week I notice aphids, mites, whitefly, thrips effecting my chilli plants, lucky with the help of...

Hi Indyhot, I find my fatalii to be a very healthy and hardy plant with healthy pod set in my tropical weather. I am looking forward to tasting them soon. My bonda ma jacques, I have 2 plant growing germination rate wasn't so good for me. But the plants grow fast and healthy. Both of my...

Hi Megamoo, Thanks, give me 2 weeks I believe I should have some ripe ones :-) Mark T

I love spicy food. There are so many varieties to grow and try out for chillis. Harvest is fast compare to many fruit trees. Can be grown well in pots thus have the flexibility of growing indoor and outdoors and less space requirement. Obviously I enjoy gardening. Not many varieties...

Hi Patrick, Thanks for the complement. Its my first time growing them, before moving to my current place, I was staying in an apartment without a balcony. It been a very rewarding learning process and I am still learning and facing new challenges. I would like to thank my friend below who...

Hi ta2edfreak, Yum, I haven't tried pickling before but will definitely have a go at it. Now is to wait for it to be ready for harvest :-) Mark T