Might be watering them inadequately, missed the peak growing season, which is summer (most likely, though some are still growing) impatient or all of the above but I feel like that’s the size they grow, apparently I’ve read somewhere that they’re of the “ornamental” variety which means they’re that size when they’ve matured, but the picture shows a bigger size. They’re Thai Dragon Chilies. Unless I wait until next year to see if they grow bigger or to move them to a bigger pot.
Kabayan? Nice seeing one here on Lemmy lol.
Yeah, it is siling labuyo what I was talking about but I just shortened it but yeah you mentioned the same thing 😅 are you talking about turning it into Pinakurat? I love Pinakurat, it’s just sort of hard to get coconut vinegar here in the UK, unless I haven’t been looking hard enough even though there’s an abundance of Asian shops here, probably just lazy on my part hehe. I will definitely moved them to a bigger pot to get their full growing potential next year, can’t wait for that! I can handle most spices to be honest siling labuyo for me could be more spicier imo but people have different spice tolerances that’s true.
The info on the back of the card says to feed it once every two weeks and also to water them regularly when it’s dry and that’s what I’ve been doing most of the time, I was just curious if they were gonna grow any bigger and I was rest assured by your comment and the others that also helped with their comments, that these were of the tiny sized variety. I’ve got a big jug full of the rice water also, it’s nice that you’ve mentioned that also, how has that worked for your plants? I’ve never really used it often to the point that it stunk like you’ve said but come next year I’ll try to use some of that and see what’s up 👍🏽
Thank you for your kind words haha, I’m only just a beginner at this moment but nonetheless I appreciate your support 😅 better late than never! Good luck also with your plants and gardening 😊
Oo, Kabayan. Nice to meet you, too.
My aunt wanted me to tell you that if you and your sister ended up liking the ornamental variety, you should consider the dwarf kind especially if you’re looking for a bountiful harvest. The ornamental peppers are more for decorative purposes, will not get bigger and likely not as spicy.
Her peppers died when she went away one weekend and the temperature dropped to 32°F/0°C (all her plants were still outside) and never recovered. The directions on caring for your peppers (or any plant) are more of a guide until your plant is stable, after that it’s up to you to troubleshoot and fortunately you don’t need to.
Is Pinakurat the seafood dish with gata and veggies? Yum, but not as spicy for me, lol. My family is split between spicy and don’t do it.
I’m not a good farmer or gardener but successfully grew okra, spinach, beets, beans and even corn (albeit very small) in the past. Flowers seem to grow well in my crappy dirt. Haven’t done anything in three years because life happens! I really think it’s the stinky rice water that helps them grow – at least that’s what the elders in my family keep saying. It’s fine when your plants are outside but inside the house ?! That’s on you, lol. They do linger…
Keep us posted on your progress. Congrats on your Thai peppers! Best of luck to you as well.