Not something I had planned, but following a post from Clumsy I was inspired and got to thinking about how nice it would be to have some chillies growing this winter. As I had already started a seed germination test with the two varieties, Lantern and Alberto's Rocoto I decided not to waste the germinating seeds and grow a couple of them on along with a grow out of Micro Blue Tomatoes I had started to forward the seed I have by a generation.
And from there it has expanded, I've dusted off the grow lights and propagator and set them up. I'm going from not growing any veggies for a couple of years to started lots at the beginning of winter! I'm not much of a winter person, but I'm loving the indoor growing
Chillies and peppers I'm growing
Caldero F1, from previously growing these, they should be neat compact, fast-maturing plants. Initially, one seed germinated so I have sown the remainder of the packet and now have another 6 seedlings.
Aji Cristal, these looked lovely (I think a bit hot for me) might be too tall growing, I have one seedling growing, possibly two.
Lantern, originally from Real Seeds some years ago, perhaps not one I would have chosen for a winter garden, but as I already had seeds started it was a shame to waste them all.
Alberto's, (part of seed germination test) grow quite large and need a long growing season. Perhaps again would not have been the first choice for a winter garden but plants will have the edge next year.
The following Peppers I've not grown before, the first 2 should be in the range 30-40 cm and no bigger, I hope.
Mohawk F1
Redskin F1
The next two I think a bit taller, which is higher than I want but I thought I'd try them to see.
Lemon Dream
Tangerine Dream
Aubergine Baby Belle F1
Tomatoes
Micro Gemma,
Micro Blue F5
Micro Tina
Micro Tom -no show, will need re sowing.
Ginger root
And from there it has expanded, I've dusted off the grow lights and propagator and set them up. I'm going from not growing any veggies for a couple of years to started lots at the beginning of winter! I'm not much of a winter person, but I'm loving the indoor growing

Chillies and peppers I'm growing
Caldero F1, from previously growing these, they should be neat compact, fast-maturing plants. Initially, one seed germinated so I have sown the remainder of the packet and now have another 6 seedlings.
Aji Cristal, these looked lovely (I think a bit hot for me) might be too tall growing, I have one seedling growing, possibly two.
Lantern, originally from Real Seeds some years ago, perhaps not one I would have chosen for a winter garden, but as I already had seeds started it was a shame to waste them all.
Alberto's, (part of seed germination test) grow quite large and need a long growing season. Perhaps again would not have been the first choice for a winter garden but plants will have the edge next year.
The following Peppers I've not grown before, the first 2 should be in the range 30-40 cm and no bigger, I hope.
Mohawk F1
Redskin F1
The next two I think a bit taller, which is higher than I want but I thought I'd try them to see.
Lemon Dream
Tangerine Dream
Aubergine Baby Belle F1
Tomatoes
Micro Gemma,
Micro Blue F5
Micro Tina
Micro Tom -no show, will need re sowing.
Ginger root
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