Growing Chilli Peppers
Welcome to thechileman.org, the home of the world's most comprehensive, fully illustrated chile database. Chillies, chilli, paprika, capsicums or chili peppers, it doesn't matter what you call them, we will have detailed information on 3729 varieties. From the mildest bell pepper to mouth blistering bhut and bih jolokia, we provide all you need to know about the capsicum genus and its many species.
Update: 11 April 2009Don't worry, we are still here! We have been a bit busy with our day jobs, but Spring is in the air and the chilli growing season is upon us. Unfortunately we haven't had time to organise a growing competition this year, but will be back with a huge competition in 2010. Details to follow later in the summer. A big thankyou to everyone who has sent in photographs for the database. We still have a few to add, but will do so in the next few days. I will also be starting my 2009 growing journal very soon. We wish you all a successful growing year! Update: 18 October 2008The new batch of Snake Bite is now available. Original Extreme, Private Reserve and new Pure Venom. Snake Bite Sauces... Update: 17 October 2008We have awarded victory in the corking competition to Dazzler from Finland! Jalapeno Invitation... Update: 31 August 2008The results are in, ChiliPark has won the Jalapeno Invitation and taken thechileman 2008 title to Finland! We are now accepting entries for the best example of corking Jalapeno Invitation... Update: 3 August 2008The Hot Zone Online have reviewed our new Pure Venom sauce, giving it 9 for taste and 10 for heat. Snake Bite Pure Venom... Update: 28 May 2008Julian has been busy with his wax crayons and has drawn some diagrams of the database Visualize... Update: 23 May 2008We are giving the website a lick of paint and have just updated the database layout. We have increased the language translation facility from 9 to 22 languages! Database update... |
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