Serano Chilis/Lavender

[mommytotwo]

I wanted to know if I should plant these seeds in the ground or start them in little pots. Any info. on taking care of these would be appreciated. I have been buying these serano chilis at the grocery store, and I think it's time to grow my own. As for the lavender, I had seen some beautiful plants on our trip and want to see if they will grow here.

[Snowwark]

Does this mean you're a Chili Head, Patsy, looking for the next buzz? ;) :p :D

While trying to find some info on growing Serrano chilies, that's how they refer to hot chili pepper lovers. :tongue: I used that "tongue out" smilie to represent the heat!!

Okay, after all that goofing around, here are a couple of links with some info on Serrano chilies. It sounds like you could plant them from either seeds or plants.



Pepper Profile - Serrano - (http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/profile_serrano.html)

Chili Growing Tips (http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/GrowingTips.htm)

Successful Pepper Growing (http://www.seedswestgardenseeds.com/peppersindex.html)


** Chili Pepper Gardening (http://home.earthlink.net/~glsimmons7/Hobbies/Peppers/Gardening.html)

As far as lavender goes, I'm unsure if it can be grown in Hawaii or not??????

[mommytotwo]

Are serano chilis the hottest chilis there are? I love eatting them so I guess I am a chili head.

Thanks for the links Snowwark.

[Snowwark]

Good morning, Chili Head! :p ;)

Now don't quote me on this, but from what I've read, these are the hottest chilies around. I think I'll pass on the taste test...yikes!!

Red Savina Habanero AKA Scotch Bonnet

~Hottest known chile (350-500,000 Scoville Units of pure heat). If you've just eaten one, you won't be wondering what kind of chili it was.~

You might enjoy reading the following website, Patsy. It includes an explanation of the Scoville Scale for measuring the "heat".



~Hot Peppers~ (http://www.wezel.com/garden/articles/gartic_p.htm)

[mommytotwo]

Thank you for the link Snowwark :) .

[DebºoºS]

I've planted lavender in pots to start. I put it in the ground when I need the pot is overflowing. It's a very nice container plant and a good companion to roses. It should grow very well in your climate. I love it for sachets, mmm good.

[gina2000]

My sister grew habaneros last year! HOT HOT HOT!!!

I even sent some to some chili heads!

[mommytotwo]

Thanks Deb. I will start my seeds in pots. I had actually gone to Lowe's and had gotten two Lavender Munstead plants, so hopefully I will start to see flowers by the ending of the year or next year. The plant itself is very fragarant.