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    My search for the holy (chilli) grail complete.

    And here it is, at 4 inches long and 4 inches around at the shoulder this little beauty is my dream come true.
    You can eat the whole chilli ( seeds out for a first attempt) without nearly boiling your head although it does leave a really warm afterglow, hot enough to burn but not to cremate your mouth, love it.
    Probably similar to a padron but hotter, im chuffed i found this little darling.

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    Also added to that, these chillis were grown outdoors in one of the most mierable summers weve had in a while, ladies and gentlemen, the basque/epelette chilli, a legend indeed ( at least in my eyes ).Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20170909_081929.jpg Views: 1 Size: 99.8 KB ID: 2405369
    Last edited by jackarmy; 11-09-2017, 08:18 PM.
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    They look good jack, and if they taste good that's even better! It's a variety I've fancied for a while, and this year I actually have a couple of plants labelled Basque chili, but they're not doing as well as yours.

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    • #3
      Those are a great size, Jack. Brilliant if they're just the flavour you're after. Congrats.

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      • #4
        yum..looks nice.

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        • #5
          I just checked my plants and I should have at least three Basque chillies to taste and save seeds from when they ripen. If I like them as much as you do, Jack, I'll grow them again and treat them better next time.

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          • #6
            I grew some Apache chillis. Potted each on into one of those supermarket tubs you get treats in. They are about 5 inch across.
            The plants were small but loads of hotish chillis, all gone red now.
            When I potted them on I gave some to the family as a present.
            Feed back is good, kept on sunny windowsill and used in my omelettes or whatever.
            Jimmy
            Expect the worst in life and you will probably have under estimated!

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            • #7
              I've grown basque this year as well and I'm with you jackarmy. Good flavour, decent burn but not too hot, & fades quickly enough but not to quick just leaving a pleasant glow.

              Definitely one to grow again.
              Another happy Nutter...

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              • #8
                It's supposed to make a very good seasoning powder too. It's also been declared a protected designation of origin, so you can only officially call it d'Espelette if it's grown in that particular region. But I expect it's what you get when seeds are labelled Basque chilli.

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