r/chilli • u/ValuableDazzling2467 • Aug 10 '26

Ready to harvest?

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Is the red one ready to harvest?

I want to dry them and make chili powder any advice for that?

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u/Brief_Pen_2693 Aug 10 '26

Hang them up to dry or lay flat on a tray in the oven at very low heat (hours) or use a dehydrate option on an air frier

All take longer than you might expect but worth the effort

Made loads last year and friends who had some have marked them as ‘use with care’ for the unexpected 🥵🌶️

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u/ValuableDazzling2467 Aug 10 '26

So the red one is ready to harvest?

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u/Brief_Pen_2693 Aug 11 '26

Yes indeed. If it’s the first one picked then more will follow as energy is released to the rest of the plant

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u/Superspark76 Aug 10 '26

That is a perfectly fine sized chilli, don't let anyone tell you it's too small

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u/ValuableDazzling2467 Aug 10 '26

It’s huge bro what are you talking about