tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post7646391495594402711..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: More on chillisMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-51096678810913772502012-10-17T22:12:35.086+01:002012-10-17T22:12:35.086+01:00Hi Mark,
I have now finally unleashed my blog on t...Hi Mark,<br />I have now finally unleashed my blog on the world: http://marinevillagarden.wordpress.com<br />I hope you like it- your comment above made me finish it this evening although I still have some more to put up! <br />I also noticed the WoodblocX system was on The Dragon's Den this week- episode 6 on BBC iPlayer if you missed it.Marine Villa Gardenhttp://marinevillagarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-89352074676016481632012-10-11T12:41:33.762+01:002012-10-11T12:41:33.762+01:00I don't use chillies in cooking at all, but th...I don't use chillies in cooking at all, but they look so lovely growing on the plant, especially once they turn red, so I did grow them one year. I got loads of chillies. Isn't it typical that the thing I don't eat grows so well for me? I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on with the WoodblocX kit. Lucky you getting to try one out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-28926547041989811152012-10-11T12:21:43.801+01:002012-10-11T12:21:43.801+01:00You know I love good Chilli! You know I love good Chilli! Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-34121635538144864922012-10-11T08:12:29.344+01:002012-10-11T08:12:29.344+01:00Hi April; That's very interesting to hear. I l...Hi April; That's very interesting to hear. I like the fact that the plastic planks will last effectively for ever. I usually have to replace my wooden raised beds every 5 yesrs or so. What is the name of you blog please? I couldn't find it via your Profile.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-63139230722122700832012-10-11T07:51:52.570+01:002012-10-11T07:51:52.570+01:00Hi Mark, I am interested in how you get on with th...Hi Mark, I am interested in how you get on with the WoodblocX system.<br />We built 4 deep raised beds last year using new plastic scaffolding planks. Each bed is 12ft by 6ft and two planks deep. It was quite costly to build and fill with soil/compost but they will never rot. We also use recycled plastic posts too. The other beauty about them is that each plank is hollow and so I have built-in cavity walls which helps to keep the soil warm! We had some great crops this year but still learning. Thanks for you blog, it is a great help. You have now encouraged me to start my own, but it is not up to your standard yet ;)<br />AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954689172516190706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-55645640192083250332012-10-10T20:32:24.840+01:002012-10-10T20:32:24.840+01:00You obviously have slugs with exotic tastes!You obviously have slugs with exotic tastes!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-18823585344266610112012-10-10T20:31:12.248+01:002012-10-10T20:31:12.248+01:00Hi Michelle, thanks for the compliment! I'll s...Hi Michelle, thanks for the compliment! I'll save you the trouble of researching the varieties - this year I have Amando, Fuego F1, Hot Portugal and an un-named one I got in Turkey, hence I have nicknamed it "Turkey". Oh, and latterly one plant of Scotch Bonnet.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-57286037797579082782012-10-10T20:28:00.118+01:002012-10-10T20:28:00.118+01:00Sue; I'd recommend Fuego - fairly mild, but a ...Sue; I'd recommend Fuego - fairly mild, but a reliable cropper, and the fruits look good too. BTW, I would consider it a major victory if I were able to convince you that chillis are worth growing and eating.!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-53282092091985423112012-10-10T20:14:42.626+01:002012-10-10T20:14:42.626+01:00I didn't get any chillies this year either - b...I didn't get any chillies this year either - bleedin' slugs ate them all (grrrr)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-63978747456438846382012-10-10T20:08:26.880+01:002012-10-10T20:08:26.880+01:00When I could grow chilies I never fertilized them ...When I could grow chilies I never fertilized them except at the start. It worked great. The only time I put fish fertilizer on them was when my peppers got bacterial wilt. It has been proven to help them survive the wilt so I figured I ought to. In fact that is the only time I use fish fertilizer at all in the garden, when the plants are struggling.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-21270711710915212062012-10-10T19:46:41.296+01:002012-10-10T19:46:41.296+01:00I knew there was something that I liked about you!...I knew there was something that I liked about you! Chillis (chiles here) are one of my favorite things to experiment with, both in the garden and the kitchen. I've found that the key to growing them successfully is to just keep trying, try different types, some are more tolerant of cold than others and some are quicker to set or ripen pods than others, just keep experimenting and you'll find something that works in your own garden. I can't do the super hot peppers either so I like to try the mild to medium hot types. And I like sweet peppers too. This year I'm doing a trial of about a dozen different sweet peppers, most of which are supposed to be cool climate or short season adapted - bells, pimentos, and other types. I'm going to have to do some looking around on your blog to see what you're growing this year.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-54386925952865013622012-10-10T19:11:36.762+01:002012-10-10T19:11:36.762+01:00On reflection I didn't have much luck growing ...On reflection I didn't have much luck growing hot chilis last year as they didn't get 'hot'. They tasted like small non-hot peppers. I think it was a lack of sunshine, or I harvested them too soon. I must try again.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263430746482725687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-73187545438534454532012-10-10T18:02:49.989+01:002012-10-10T18:02:49.989+01:00So which do you reckon is the mildest chilli that ...So which do you reckon is the mildest chilli that someone like me may be able to cook and eat?Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com