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Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #554

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I've grown three types this year, hot wax, freshno and ring of fire, however, on the whole they look nothing like the box. Some are more like small bananas? Is this normal?

I have attached a picture of the Hungarian Hot Wax, but look more like bananas

Thanks,

Andre.
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Last Edit: 1 year, 6 months ago by andre. Reason: updated pictures

Re:Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #571

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Hi,

Can you post some pictures?

Regards, Steve

Re:Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #577

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Me too.
I've grown Ring of Fire for several years, seeds mainly provided by SDCF.
I would describe RoF as Cayenne type chilli, about 8-10mm thick and 50-70mm long, tapering to a sharp point.
This year, same seed supplier as usual, all 3 plants are forming "thumb" fat, bullet shaped chillies, with a distinct rounded end. I'm growing 8 other varieties, none of which resemble the rogue RoF, so it's not a question of me mislabelling them.
Wonder what's going on?
J

Re:Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #578

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What you're describing sounds like a Serrano to me - have you got a picture of the fruits? Serrano plants tend to have hairy leaves/stems too.

Steve.

Re:Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #579

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I can't see the "hairy" aspect of them. They do however have the "crazed skin" of a jalapeno type.
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Re:Unusual Chillies - not like the picture on the box 1 year, 6 months ago #580

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Here's a close-up
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