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the_priest wrote: Thu Mar 05, 2026 5:06 pm Took a communion service this morning at the church. Then had a chat with some people, life and so on. Then outside to walk the dog.

Lunch with my daughter. Baked flapjacks because I can. Fixed the reason why my number plate lights were not turning on. A broken wire in the boot wiring loom right at the hinge and other bits are not that are behind. Might have to get a new loom at this rate. MOT due in 9 days, so it was urgent.

Fetching wife from the station in a short while and then cooking salmon and potatoes. Have a wedding meeting at 6pm.

Enjoy the evening!

mangocrazy wrote: Sun Feb 01, 2026 4:34 pm Did what I've been meaning to do these past 2 or 3 years, and start some chili plants from seed. I've got 5 different varieties, three of which are mainly for eating raw or in salads, on pizzas etc and two for some heat. I've planted Trinidad Pimento, Pimento de Padron and Pearl for eating 'as is' and Cherry Bomb and Birdseye chillis for some heat, but only medium - none of the bonkers ones like Grim Reaper or Death Spiral...

I'v gone a bit OTT and planted 6 of each, so if they all germinate then I'll be giving plants away. They're on the front windowsill, which has a radiator underneath it. I've got a heated mat (originally used for winemaking) that can be pressed into service if needs be.

mangocrazy wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 5:08 pm
And this is what they look like four and a bit weeks later:


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The cherry bombs have gone off like an exploding device, but are a bit leggy for my liking. Birds eyes are doing nicely, and after a slow start the two types of pimentos are showing well. Pearl are the back-markers, way off the pace, slow starting and the smallest of the lot.

Count Steer wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:55 pm

mangocrazy wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 5:08 pm
And this is what they look like four and a bit weeks later:


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The cherry bombs have gone off like an exploding device, but are a bit leggy for my liking. Birds eyes are doing nicely, and after a slow start the two types of pimentos are showing well. Pearl are the back-markers, way off the pace, slow starting and the smallest of the lot.

I grew chillis for a few years and played around with different varieties (nothing completely off the sensible scale) and got a fair lot of seeds from a chilli growers festival at RHS Wisley. My main crop, which was spot on for heat and success rate was Apache though. Recommended. (Very decorative as they ripen too ).

Apache chilli (F1) is a highly prolific, compact hybrid variety ideal for containers, windowsills, or greenhouses, offering a fiery heat of 65,000–80,000 Scoville Units. The bushy plants (approx. 45cm tall) produce 4–7cm conical, green-to-red fruits from July to September, making them perfect for salsas, Asian dishes, and drying.

mangocrazy wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:22 pm

Count Steer wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:55 pm

mangocrazy wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 5:08 pm
And this is what they look like four and a bit weeks later:


DSCF5310.JPG


The cherry bombs have gone off like an exploding device, but are a bit leggy for my liking. Birds eyes are doing nicely, and after a slow start the two types of pimentos are showing well. Pearl are the back-markers, way off the pace, slow starting and the smallest of the lot.

I grew chillis for a few years and played around with different varieties (nothing completely off the sensible scale) and got a fair lot of seeds from a chilli growers festival at RHS Wisley. My main crop, which was spot on for heat and success rate was Apache though. Recommended. (Very decorative as they ripen too ).

Apache chilli (F1) is a highly prolific, compact hybrid variety ideal for containers, windowsills, or greenhouses, offering a fiery heat of 65,000–80,000 Scoville Units. The bushy plants (approx. 45cm tall) produce 4–7cm conical, green-to-red fruits from July to September, making them perfect for salsas, Asian dishes, and drying.

I'll definitely remember that for the next time I grow chillies, but as we've just about used up the dried remains of the last crop we had (4 or 5 years ago) that may be a while yet. That's why I've grown a fair number of low/no heat this time so we can enjoy the flavour as much as the heat. The cherry bombs and the Birds eye chillies should bring enough heat, although not at the level of the Apache. Talking of which...

mangocrazy wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:51 pm One I prepared earlier...


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Skub wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:08 pm Part 4 of crawling under the house fitting insulation. My poor knees.

Silly Car wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2026 11:11 am

Skub wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:08 pm Part 4 of crawling under the house fitting insulation. My poor knees.

I’ve been putting that job off for a couple of years, not under floors but in the eaves and loft in a roof space, that I can barely crawl in. It’ll be full PPE (mask, dust mask and full on Dexter white suit job) when I eventually do it.

But today isn’t that day, I’m about to plasterboard the ceiling and one of the walls of the ‘work-in wardrobe’ offshoot of one of the loft bedrooms.

Silly Car wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2026 11:11 am

Skub wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:08 pm Part 4 of crawling under the house fitting insulation. My poor knees.

I’ve been putting that job off for a couple of years, not under floors but in the eaves and loft in a roof space, that I can barely crawl in. It’ll be full PPE (mask, dust mask and full on Dexter white suit job) when I eventually do it.

But today isn’t that day, I’m about to plasterboard the ceiling and one of the walls of the ‘work-in wardrobe’ offshoot of one of the loft bedrooms.

Skub wrote: Fri Mar 06, 2026 6:08 pm Part 4 of crawling under the house fitting insulation. My poor knees.

Taipan wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2026 11:58 am My loft desperately needs the insulation replacing, but, its well, you know, full of stuff that needs moving first...

mangocrazy wrote: Sat Mar 07, 2026 4:20 pm A similar task is pencilled in for Future Mango - I have two rooms that need underfloor insulation to stop cold draughts blowing up through the floorboards.