[redfire]

Hi there,

This year I'm growing a variety of chilli called "Aurora".
They've got 2 sets of real leaves on them at the moment but the stems and the leaves are all turning a lovely purply/green colour. Everything i've grown before has been green!!

Has anyone grown these before? Is this colour normal?

When I get the camera back from the OH i'll try and post a piccie.

[purplebean]

I don't know but one of the two varieties of aubergine I'm growing has beautiful purple stems and I'm guessing it's normal, certainly looks healthy enough.

[Wildeone]

my chilli plants have a purple tinge to them - so i'd suggest they're ok!

[gobs]

Quite a few plants do this in the family. Alot of peppers naturallu have a purplish colouration on stalks at the branching.

[Fat Hen]

Hi Redfire, have a look at this:  http://www.thechileman.org/results.php?chile=1&find=auror&heat=Any&origin=Any&genus=Any

[gobs]

All chillis are edible, bar the heat.

[redfire]

Thanks for the info Guys/Gals, much appreciated.

Thanks for the link Fat Hen that looks like a great site for chilli heads

Gobs, don't know what they mean by "can be eaten although not recommended". There are hotter ones on that site that have no mention of that :?

Thought i'd post a photo of it anyway, just to see if I could.....

[gobs]

That makes two of us, Redfire.  :?

[Fat Hen]

I presume it means they have heat though little flavour.  

For instance your typical Habenaro has a citrusy flavour, other chillis are renowned for a smokey or fruity flavour as well has heat.

[gobs]

With due respect, chilli is hot, it knocks out all other flavour sensation, really.

[Fat Hen]

With due respect, chilli is hot, it knocks out all other flavour sensation, really.

I suppose thats why people grow different varieties for their unique flabour then.