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Peppadew Pepper Seeds.

OwtForNowt
OwtForNowt Posts: 1,685 Forumite
Hi. My first time over here.

Iv been helping a family member on his alotment for a year now so thought it was time I got something out of the deal. So i was thinking about using the greenhouse to grown some of these Peppadew peppers which I love.

The only problem is finding the seeds. It would seem they do not sell them. :eek:

I was just wondering if anyone knows where I can get them from or anything similar?

Thanks.
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  • louise3965
    louise3965 Posts: 687 Forumite
    I googled too and they are rarer than rocking horse poo! You are allowed to swap the seeds just not buy them as the name peppadew is a tm and they de-seed every pepper that leaves South Africa according to Wiki. Thats so weird.
    Cogito ergo sum. Google it you lazy sod !!
  • Primrose
    Primrose Posts: 10,721 Forumite
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    I had a quick search on the internet and couldn't find anywhere in the UK which sold them. I guess, if you could find anywhere which sold the fresh peppers, you could save the seed, dry them and sow them, but that is probably a very long shot.
  • OwtForNowt
    OwtForNowt Posts: 1,685 Forumite
    Primrose wrote: »
    I had a quick search on the internet and couldn't find anywhere in the UK which sold them. I guess, if you could find anywhere which sold the fresh peppers, you could save the seed, dry them and sow them, but that is probably a very long shot.

    They only sell them over here already pickled in jars, not fresh. :(
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  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    They are just a variety of C baccatum and the taste probably has more to do with the processing than anything else.

    I'd suggest you grow a mild variety of chilli pepper and, meanwhile, try to find out more about the processing, rather than chase clever marketing rainbows. ;)
  • charliee_3
    charliee_3 Posts: 803 Forumite
    i bought some 'sweetfire' peppers from morrisons last year and pickled them in a peppadew vinegar (recipe off the internet) and i swear your wouldn't be able to tell the difference... i guess you might be able to find those seeds?
  • OwtForNowt
    OwtForNowt Posts: 1,685 Forumite
    charliee wrote: »
    i bought some 'sweetfire' peppers from morrisons last year and pickled them in a peppadew vinegar (recipe off the internet) and i swear your wouldn't be able to tell the difference... i guess you might be able to find those seeds?

    Thankyou. I'll keep my eye open for them.
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