Balloon rising...

This is the seed-head of the balloon chilli, which has started to grow.

Still nothing

I do realise that it's a bit soon, but each day is a disappointment, when there are no little sprouts in my tray...

I still have to plant another 5 or so types, but am of the opinion that a week or two won't make much difference, and in fact, we may have been too early with the others anyway?

The Colonel says that he was going to take some pictures of his Szentesi seeds using his super-macro lens, but I see no evidence of it. I think he's just a little fearful that my lovely macro picture is hard to beat...

What are you growing again?

Ah yes, I forgot to mention:

Balloon, Paper lantern Habanero, fatali, Black Hungarian, Aurora, Orange Thai, Tam Jalapeno, Jamaican Yellow, Georgia Flame, Szentesi Semi-Hot, Goat Horn, Tequila Sunrise, Indian Jwala, Hot Purple Prince, Rocoto Canarios, Purple Tiger and Ole Jalepeno.

Should be enough for now...

Pretty seeds?

Most chilli seeds look the same - open any supermarket chilli and you'll see what I mean. There are a few varieties that seem to be a bit different though.

Szentesi Semi-Hot:

Planting: Step 7 - Leave it!

Cover and place in a warm (cough) place for a week or two.

Planting: Step 6 - Labels

Remember to stick some masking tape on the sides, so you know which are which.

Planting: Step 5 - Insertion

Drop the seed into the hole.



Like so.



Then cover over with a little soil.

Planting: Step 2 - Earth

Filling the seed tray with soil.

Planting: Step 1 - Preparation

All the tools are arranged on the table.



Newspaper under the tray, soil to hand, seeds, a plate to examine seeds on, a spray bottle of warm water, masking tape and a pen.