By Debs3124
United Kingdom 
My chillies have gone from green to black and have been like that for several weeks. Is it safe to eat them black? as I have them outside with no way of keeping them warm now that the weather is changing. Many thanks
29 Sep, 2014
Answers
I'm not sure but they have only gone black half way round. I have cut into one and they look perfectly normal.
Thanks for your advice
29 Sep, 2014
Since you posted this question I have had a word with my mate that grows lots of different chillies. He told me that some chillies do go black before they turn red. Apparently this is some kind of defence against too much sunlight.
29 Sep, 2014
I waited about 3 weeks for them to change but think it was probably too cold? Anyway, I have picked them off now and put them in the freezer so hopefully they will be ok. I appreciate your help, thank you
29 Sep, 2014
Previous question
« Can any one give me an idea of what can I put into my window box that will look good...
Next question
Is this the colour that they mature into? There are chillies that are deep purple.
I would taste one and see what it's like.
29 Sep, 2014