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01 May 09, Hazel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I was wondering if chili plants grow wild? we have a small one in our backyard & none of us planted it or even like chilis, yeah I know it's a stupid question but we're new to this I only found it yesterday.

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30 Apr 09, Mark (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Matt (27th April 09). I have the same chillies growing as you do. Mine are called Firecrackers. I think they are the Firecracker Piquin from Capsicum Annuum family which i believe means you should keep some seeds if you want to grow them again. It may or may not survive til next year. A nice chilli though. We have been thoroughly enjoying the Black Pearl, Scotch Bonnet and White Habanero this season. Still got a few to ripen. Lucky the days in Perth are still sunny. The Jamaican Gold produced some beautiful looking fruit this year too and quite delicious!

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27 Apr 09, Julie (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

check out the pictures available at edenseeds.com.au - there are at least 20 pictures of chilli - this may help. Cheers

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27 Apr 09, Matt (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I'm trying to work out what type of chilli plant i am growing, it was given to me, so i have no idea what variety it is. The chilli's seem to be pretty hot, they are about the size and width of your thumb from the knuckle down, they have a white flower and start off as a bright purple colour. As they mature they go a yellowish colour then to orange and finally red. I found a picture of what looks like a very similar plant called ABBRACCIO. But i cant find any more info on the net. Does any one know of a chilli fitting this description?

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23 Apr 09, Jade (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

How do you tell when they are ready to eat or take off the plant ??

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14 Apr 09, Craig (Australia - temperate climate)

Same with Mary I too have small red worms / grubs eating my chilies from the inside. Any ideas on how to get rid of them???

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11 Apr 09, Nelson (Australia - tropical climate)

David, In their native Mexico, jalapeño peppers are eaten when they're green. Wikipedia has a useful article.

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24 Mar 09, Mary (Australia - tropical climate)

Like Ty (25/2/09), I too have small worms/grubs eating my chillies from the inside. Not sure what to spray them with.

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21 Mar 09, Daniel (Australia - temperate climate)

Thanks Mick, I tried your technique witht the toothpick, and it seams to be working.

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18 Mar 09, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Cliff. I have noticed my jalapeno chilli get a purple/brown ish tint before they start going red. It should start going redder in a couple (4) days

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