chilli hemp

[coulbeck93]

Never used hemp before and before i buy some i was just wondering if you need to soak it or do anything to it before you use it or can you just put it straight into the lake. Thanks

[spirit42]

gently boil itfor ten minsto soften it. if using groundbait use the water from cooking in the mix.

[spirit42]

One more tip. Be careful what you do with any spilt uncooked seeds. They grow into pretty spikey leaved plants that policemen like to take away.

[coulbeck93]

do you know if the chilli hemp from the fishtec website is already cooked thanks

[spirit42]

dunno.have always done me own. All you would need to dois to add some chilli powder to the cook up

[NICK R]

Hot Hemp: During the preparation stage, add dried crushed chillie flakes to the hempseed prior to adding the water. Add a heaped teaspoonful for every kilo – dry weight – of seed. Cover with water and soak for 12-24 hours, then bring the seed to the boil in the water in which it has been soaking. Simmer until the seed starts to split then drain off the water and use straight away. It can also be stored in the freezer if required.



Smelly Hemp: Prepare the hempseed as normal by simmering until the husks split open showing their white insides (this takes between 40-45 minutes). Once it is ready drain off all the water and turn the still-hot seed into a large bucket. Quickly add 24 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil and 12 drops of N-Butyric acid. Immediately seal the bucket and shake it well so that each seed receives a coating of the two attractors. NB. Hold the lid on tight while you do this! When the hemp has cooled it is ready to be used or stored. Be warned…it stinks summat awful!

Easy Hemp: Easy Hemp: ¾ fill a good quality freezer box with hempseed. Add boiling water so that the seeds are just covered and replace the lid, ensuring that it is a good seal. Leave the hempseed to steep in the boiled water for 24 hours and it will be ready to use. Just prior to use, add two tablespoons of salt. .





Blended Hemp: Mix together equal amounts of Red Band Pigeon Conditioner, Hempseed and Mini-Maize. Add boiling water and soak the blend for 24 hours. Then place is a suitable saucepan or boiler and bring to the boil. Simmer until the hempseed is ready, by which time the Red Band and mini-maize will have become very soft as they will absorb much of the boiling water. The blend is now ready to use.

[Jolly Piscator]

I buy my hemp from a petshop (sold as birdfood) as it's cheaper, and prepare some the day before the 'easy way' by puting a cupful into a thermos flask then filling with boilling water (any additives like chillie sauce can go in at this point ) . This method saves stinking out the kitchen with boiling hemp and will it be ready to use in the morning. I'll also use the water from the thermos if I'm making up groundbait.

[Banana Steve]

Originally Posted by spirit42

One more tip. Be careful what you do with any spilt uncooked seeds. They grow into pretty spikey leaved plants that policemen like to take away.

A Voice of experience then

[spirit42]

Originally Posted by Banana Steve

A Voice of experience then

I used to live on a narrow boat. I threw what I thought was stale seed onto the bank behind the tow path and the soddin stuff grew. A helpful dog walker told the lads in blue. I recieved a severe finger wagging for my troubles.