Cachucha pepper (Aji Cachucha) is a small sweet or mild pepper used in many traditional Caribbean dishes. It is called Ajicito in Puerto Rico. The pods ripen from a light pale green to a yellow/orange. The pepper may be confused with the similar looking Scotch Bonnet and habanero chili but is not hot. Cachucha pepper has the Habanero flavour but none of the heat.
Aji cachucha, also known as Aji Dulce (sweet pepper), is native to Cuba and other islands in the Caribbean, and is believed to have been transported by the Spaniards to the New World.
In South Florida, Cachucha peppers are sold in Bravo supermarkets, for example, this one: Bravo Supermarkets, Market Place Fashion Mall, 12141 Pembroke Rd, (954) 443-5521
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NuMex Suave are New Habanero Peppers that Pack Little Heat but Still Have that Citrus Flavor
For years chileheads have been hot on the trail of the elusive mild habanero, a pepper that was born to be mild. New Mexico State University scientists said they've finally selected in 2002.
NMSU researchers have 2 for sale 'NuMex Suave Red' and 'NuMex Suave Orange' pepper seeds: http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/cart/seeds/
Chile peppers are rated in Scoville Heat Units. The 'Red Savina' habanero, one of the hottest scientifically tested chile pepper in the world, is a blistering 577,000 heat units. A normal tongue-burning jalapeño ranks about 25,000 teary-eyed units. Paul Bosland, a chile breeder with NMSU's Agricultural Experiment Station and the director of NMSU's Chile Pepper Institute, said his new 'Suave Orange' rolls in at a mild 835 heat units and 'Suave Red' at a smooth 580 units
Asked why they bred a mild habanero, Bosland said simply, flavor. "Habaneros have unique flavors as chile peppers, but most people just couldn't taste them because they're so hot," he said.
The name 'Suave' comes from the Spanish for mellow or smooth. "We wanted to emphasize the mild nature of these chile peppers," Bosland added.
References:
http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/content/files/Suave.pdf
New Habanero Peppers Pack Little Heat, Citrus Flavor
http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/6676
Habaneros for those who can't take the heat
http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/Habaneros-for-those-who-can-t-take-the-heat-2686951.php
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NMSU researchers have 2 for sale 'NuMex Suave Red' and 'NuMex Suave Orange' pepper seeds: http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/cart/seeds/
Chile peppers are rated in Scoville Heat Units. The 'Red Savina' habanero, one of the hottest scientifically tested chile pepper in the world, is a blistering 577,000 heat units. A normal tongue-burning jalapeño ranks about 25,000 teary-eyed units. Paul Bosland, a chile breeder with NMSU's Agricultural Experiment Station and the director of NMSU's Chile Pepper Institute, said his new 'Suave Orange' rolls in at a mild 835 heat units and 'Suave Red' at a smooth 580 units
Asked why they bred a mild habanero, Bosland said simply, flavor. "Habaneros have unique flavors as chile peppers, but most people just couldn't taste them because they're so hot," he said.
The name 'Suave' comes from the Spanish for mellow or smooth. "We wanted to emphasize the mild nature of these chile peppers," Bosland added.
References:
http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/content/files/Suave.pdf
New Habanero Peppers Pack Little Heat, Citrus Flavor
http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/6676
Habaneros for those who can't take the heat
http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/Habaneros-for-those-who-can-t-take-the-heat-2686951.php
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Peppers in South Florida
Here is a good overview of 14 pepper cultivars grown by a home gardener in South Florida (part 1 and part 2 videos):
I grow mostly 2 types of pepper in South Florida:
- Waialua Pepper. Waialua chili pepper is a Jalapeno shaped, weighing about 26g. Matures in about 75-80 days. Pepper is resistant to Bacterial Wilt and is tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits mature to a beautiful red color and is sweeter flavored than Jalepeno. Fruits are about 1.5 to 2 inches in length.
- Kaala Bell Pepper. Kaala is a sweet pepper resistant to Bacterial Wilt and tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits are 1/3 the size of normal bell peppers(102 g) and will turn red when mature. Matures in about 75 days.
Both are stable varieties (not hybrids), available for only $1 packet from the University of Hawaii: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp
I grow mostly 2 types of pepper in South Florida:
- Waialua Pepper. Waialua chili pepper is a Jalapeno shaped, weighing about 26g. Matures in about 75-80 days. Pepper is resistant to Bacterial Wilt and is tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits mature to a beautiful red color and is sweeter flavored than Jalepeno. Fruits are about 1.5 to 2 inches in length.
- Kaala Bell Pepper. Kaala is a sweet pepper resistant to Bacterial Wilt and tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits are 1/3 the size of normal bell peppers(102 g) and will turn red when mature. Matures in about 75 days.
Both are stable varieties (not hybrids), available for only $1 packet from the University of Hawaii: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp
Kaala Bell Pepper from Hawaii
Kaala is a sweet pepper resistant to Bacterial Wilt and tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits are 1/3 the size of normal bell peppers(102 g) and will turn red when mature. Matures in about 75 days. Available from University of Hawaii: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
One gardener pointed out that Kaala bell lasted the longest in his garden but the peppers were miniatures, 1/3 of a normal bell pepper, "so very disappointing."
‘Kaala’, a bell-type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and ‘Waialua’, a jalapeño type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) were released around 1996 by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The cultivars were developed for those areas in Hawaii and in the subtropics that have limited pepper production because of bacterial wilt (Pseudomonus solanacearium E. F. Sm.) disease.
Origin
‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ were the result of a cross between ‘Chabai Merah’ and ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’. ‘Chabai Merah’ is a standard cayenne-type pepper grown in western Malaysia and is highly resistant to bacterial wilt and to root-knot nematode [Meloidogne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood]; it is a very pungent fruit that averages 7.5 to 10 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’ is a bell- or sweet-type pepper.
The objectives of the cross were to obtain bell and pungent types resistant to bacterial wilt disease and root-knot nematode. ‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ are the result of 15 years of continuous selection in bacterial wilt infested test plots.
References:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
'Kaala' and 'Waialua' Peppers - HortScience
http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/31/6/1054.full.pdf
Hawaiʻi Public Seed Initiative | Presentations | A program of The Kohala Center http://bit.ly/1CbEeiO
Overview of crop improvement projects in Hawaii (PDF, 1982) http://buff.ly/1ZyEH7r
One gardener pointed out that Kaala bell lasted the longest in his garden but the peppers were miniatures, 1/3 of a normal bell pepper, "so very disappointing."
‘Kaala’, a bell-type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and ‘Waialua’, a jalapeño type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) were released around 1996 by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The cultivars were developed for those areas in Hawaii and in the subtropics that have limited pepper production because of bacterial wilt (Pseudomonus solanacearium E. F. Sm.) disease.
Origin
‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ were the result of a cross between ‘Chabai Merah’ and ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’. ‘Chabai Merah’ is a standard cayenne-type pepper grown in western Malaysia and is highly resistant to bacterial wilt and to root-knot nematode [Meloidogne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood]; it is a very pungent fruit that averages 7.5 to 10 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’ is a bell- or sweet-type pepper.
The objectives of the cross were to obtain bell and pungent types resistant to bacterial wilt disease and root-knot nematode. ‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ are the result of 15 years of continuous selection in bacterial wilt infested test plots.
References:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
'Kaala' and 'Waialua' Peppers - HortScience
http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/31/6/1054.full.pdf
Hawaiʻi Public Seed Initiative | Presentations | A program of The Kohala Center http://bit.ly/1CbEeiO
Overview of crop improvement projects in Hawaii (PDF, 1982) http://buff.ly/1ZyEH7r
Waialua chili pepper (sweet-hot) from Hawaii
Waialua chili pepper is a Jalapeno shaped, weighing about 26g. Matures in about 75-80 days. Pepper is resistant to Bacterial Wilt and is tolerant to root knot nematodes. Fruits mature to a beautiful red color and is sweeter flavored than Jalepeno. Fruits are about 1.5 to 2 inches in length. Available from University of Hawaii: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
This heirloom is a cone shaped Capsicum annuum pepper, similar in size to jalapeno but a bit bigger and more pointy (less rounded) than a jalapeno. Its flavor when ripe and red is superior to jalapeno. It produces better than jalapeno in very humid climates, or in soils with nematodes, due to better adaptation and more disease resistance. Portugal is believed to be where Hawaiian sweet-hot originates from.
‘Kaala’, a bell-type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and ‘Waialua’, a jalapeño type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) were released around 1996 by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The cultivars were developed for those areas in Hawaii and in the subtropics that have limited pepper production because of bacterial wilt (Pseudomonus solanacearium E. F. Sm.) disease.
Origin
‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ were the result of a cross between ‘Chabai Merah’ and ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’. ‘Chabai Merah’ is a standard cayenne-type pepper grown in western Malaysia and is highly resistant to bacterial wilt
and to root-knot nematode [Meloidogne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood]; it is a very pungent fruit that averages 7.5 to 10 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’ is a bell- or sweet-type pepper.
The objectives of the cross were to obtain bell and pungent types resistant to bacterial wilt disease and root-knot nematode. ‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ are the result of 15 years of continuous selection in bacterial wilt infested
test plots.
References:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
'Kaala' and 'Waialua' Peppers - HortScience
http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/31/6/1054.full.pdf
Chili pepper 'Hawaiian sweet-hot' Plant Care & Growing Information | folia http://bit.ly/1CbBodv
Hawaiʻi Public Seed Initiative | Presentations | A program of The Kohala Center http://bit.ly/1CbEeiO
This heirloom is a cone shaped Capsicum annuum pepper, similar in size to jalapeno but a bit bigger and more pointy (less rounded) than a jalapeno. Its flavor when ripe and red is superior to jalapeno. It produces better than jalapeno in very humid climates, or in soils with nematodes, due to better adaptation and more disease resistance. Portugal is believed to be where Hawaiian sweet-hot originates from.
‘Kaala’, a bell-type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and ‘Waialua’, a jalapeño type pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) were released around 1996 by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. The cultivars were developed for those areas in Hawaii and in the subtropics that have limited pepper production because of bacterial wilt (Pseudomonus solanacearium E. F. Sm.) disease.
Origin
‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ were the result of a cross between ‘Chabai Merah’ and ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’. ‘Chabai Merah’ is a standard cayenne-type pepper grown in western Malaysia and is highly resistant to bacterial wilt
and to root-knot nematode [Meloidogne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood]; it is a very pungent fruit that averages 7.5 to 10 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. ‘Keystone Resistant Giant’ is a bell- or sweet-type pepper.
The objectives of the cross were to obtain bell and pungent types resistant to bacterial wilt disease and root-knot nematode. ‘Kaala’ and ‘Waialua’ are the result of 15 years of continuous selection in bacterial wilt infested
test plots.
References:
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/seed/seeds.asp#pepper
'Kaala' and 'Waialua' Peppers - HortScience
http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/31/6/1054.full.pdf
Chili pepper 'Hawaiian sweet-hot' Plant Care & Growing Information | folia http://bit.ly/1CbBodv
Hawaiʻi Public Seed Initiative | Presentations | A program of The Kohala Center http://bit.ly/1CbEeiO
"Why We Love the Pain of Spicy Food"
Why We Love the Pain of Spicy Food - WSJ http://on.wsj.com/1rHbucw
Guinness World Record for World’s Hottest Chili belongs to Carolina Reaper® http://bit.ly/1rHbERr
"Smokin’ Ed found that indigenous populations from around the world who eat hot peppers with meals have extremely small instances of these diseases, prompting his focus on peppers as a delicious and healthy food staple."
Guinness World Record for World’s Hottest Chili belongs to Carolina Reaper® http://bit.ly/1rHbERr
"Smokin’ Ed found that indigenous populations from around the world who eat hot peppers with meals have extremely small instances of these diseases, prompting his focus on peppers as a delicious and healthy food staple."
Bulgarian pepper: Chorbadjiiski
Very productive, takes 100-105 days for red fruit, plants are 50-56 cm in height. Fruit is long (17-22 cm), thin. Slightly chilly.
Another name for this variety is Goat Horn (kozyrog).
This Bulgarian variety is different from the Middle Eastern Goat Horn Pepper, which is chillier. It looks similarly to Cayenne Long Thin Pepper http://www.rareseeds.com/cayenne-long-thin-pepper
References:
пипер Чорбаджийски | Сортови Семена и растителна защита ЕООД http://bit.ly/1DWD3UL
Градинарство - Чорбаджийски чушки - статия http://bit.ly/1DWDoXN
Фермер.БГ | Пипер http://bit.ly/1DWDQ8j
Пипер Кози рог (чорбаджийки) http://bit.ly/1DWE2EA
Another name for this variety is Goat Horn (kozyrog).
This Bulgarian variety is different from the Middle Eastern Goat Horn Pepper, which is chillier. It looks similarly to Cayenne Long Thin Pepper http://www.rareseeds.com/cayenne-long-thin-pepper
References:
пипер Чорбаджийски | Сортови Семена и растителна защита ЕООД http://bit.ly/1DWD3UL
Градинарство - Чорбаджийски чушки - статия http://bit.ly/1DWDoXN
Фермер.БГ | Пипер http://bit.ly/1DWDQ8j
Пипер Кози рог (чорбаджийки) http://bit.ly/1DWE2EA
Big Jim Pepper from New Mexico
Big Jim was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the producer of the largest chile pods ever grown, with specimens in excess of a 30c m (12in) known.
The variety was developed in the mid 1970's by Dr Nakayama as a result of a breeding program at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), home of the Chile Pepper Institute. Plants grow easily and vigorously and are surprisingly small in comparison to the gigantic pods growing between 60-90cm (24-36in) high. Up to 30 pods may grow on a single plant which ripen from green to a deep red approximately 80 days after transplanting seedlings.
Introduced in 1975 by New Mexico State University, this cross between a Peruvian chile and various types from New Mexico produces high yields of bright green, mildly hot fruit that mature to red.
It is popular because of the very long, tasty, 10- to 12-inch pods. Big Jim bears chiles are ideal for stuffing. An obvious choice for chiles rellenos, Big Jim may vary some in pungency from plant to plant.
References:
New Mexico Big Jim Pepper - Peppers - Vegetables - Bonnie Plants http://bit.ly/1xAZF77
The variety was developed in the mid 1970's by Dr Nakayama as a result of a breeding program at the New Mexico State University (NMSU), home of the Chile Pepper Institute. Plants grow easily and vigorously and are surprisingly small in comparison to the gigantic pods growing between 60-90cm (24-36in) high. Up to 30 pods may grow on a single plant which ripen from green to a deep red approximately 80 days after transplanting seedlings.
Introduced in 1975 by New Mexico State University, this cross between a Peruvian chile and various types from New Mexico produces high yields of bright green, mildly hot fruit that mature to red.
It is popular because of the very long, tasty, 10- to 12-inch pods. Big Jim bears chiles are ideal for stuffing. An obvious choice for chiles rellenos, Big Jim may vary some in pungency from plant to plant.
References:
New Mexico Big Jim Pepper - Peppers - Vegetables - Bonnie Plants http://bit.ly/1xAZF77
Tabasco Hot Pepper
The tabasco pepper is a variety of chili pepper species Capsicum frutescens. It is best known through its use in Tabasco sauce, followed by peppered vinegar.
Like all C. frutescens cultivars, the tabasco plant has a typical bushy growth, which commercial cultivation makes stronger by trimming the plants. The tapered fruits, around 4 cm long, are initially pale yellowish-green and turn yellow and orange before ripening to bright red. Tabascos rate from 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale of heat levels, and are the only variety of chili pepper whose fruits are "juicy"; i.e., they are not dry on the inside. Tabasco fruits, like all other members of the C. frutescens species remain upright when mature, rather than hanging down from their stems.
The peppers are named after the Mexican state of Tabasco. The initial letter of tabasco is rendered in lowercase when referring to the botanical variety, but is capitalized when referring to the Mexican state or the brand of hot sauce, Tabasco sauce.
Cultivation
It takes approximately 80 days after germinating for peppers to become fully mature. The tabasco plant can grow to 60" tall, with a cream or light yellow flower that will develop into upward oriented fruits later in the growing season. As they are native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, seeds require lots of warmth to germinate and grow best when the temperature is between 80–85 degrees F.
Peppers are temperamental when it comes to setting fruit if temperatures are too hot or too cool and even if nighttime temperatures fall below 60 °F it can reduce fruit set.
A location that receives plenty of light and heat, with soil that is fertile, lightweight, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–7.0) and well-drained is ideal for growing the plants. Peppers need a steady supply of water for best performance. Growers are careful to make sure that fertilizers and soil are rich in phosphorus, potassium and calcium and reduced in nitrogen as it can deter fruit growth.
In frost-free areas, plants can live for several years. Easy to grow, the compact Tabasco is also a good choice for containers.
References:
Tabasco pepper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1xAZd8J
Tabasco Hot Pepper - Peppers - Vegetables - Bonnie plants http://bit.ly/1xAZgBz
Like all C. frutescens cultivars, the tabasco plant has a typical bushy growth, which commercial cultivation makes stronger by trimming the plants. The tapered fruits, around 4 cm long, are initially pale yellowish-green and turn yellow and orange before ripening to bright red. Tabascos rate from 30,000 to 50,000 on the Scoville scale of heat levels, and are the only variety of chili pepper whose fruits are "juicy"; i.e., they are not dry on the inside. Tabasco fruits, like all other members of the C. frutescens species remain upright when mature, rather than hanging down from their stems.
The peppers are named after the Mexican state of Tabasco. The initial letter of tabasco is rendered in lowercase when referring to the botanical variety, but is capitalized when referring to the Mexican state or the brand of hot sauce, Tabasco sauce.
Cultivation
It takes approximately 80 days after germinating for peppers to become fully mature. The tabasco plant can grow to 60" tall, with a cream or light yellow flower that will develop into upward oriented fruits later in the growing season. As they are native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, seeds require lots of warmth to germinate and grow best when the temperature is between 80–85 degrees F.
Peppers are temperamental when it comes to setting fruit if temperatures are too hot or too cool and even if nighttime temperatures fall below 60 °F it can reduce fruit set.
A location that receives plenty of light and heat, with soil that is fertile, lightweight, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–7.0) and well-drained is ideal for growing the plants. Peppers need a steady supply of water for best performance. Growers are careful to make sure that fertilizers and soil are rich in phosphorus, potassium and calcium and reduced in nitrogen as it can deter fruit growth.
In frost-free areas, plants can live for several years. Easy to grow, the compact Tabasco is also a good choice for containers.
References:
Tabasco pepper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://bit.ly/1xAZd8J
Tabasco Hot Pepper - Peppers - Vegetables - Bonnie plants http://bit.ly/1xAZgBz
What vegetables to grow in tropical heat during summer in Texas and Florida? Peppers and okra
From Executive Gardener: "In this episode I provide an update of what will grow in the heat and humidity of Houston in the middle of the summer. Very few crops can grow and prosper in this brutal heat, but some really do well. Please look into building a community garden in your area."
Growing peppers in the heat is fine and dandy, however, once the night temperatures stay above 80 F, peppers will not produce fruit. They will flower but the flowers will fall off. Peppers, like tomatoes, need night temperatures around 70 F for optimal fruit production.
Jeff Bernhard from the Executive Gardener channel thinks he has found a solution. He waters peppers with cold water in the evening and he thinks this tricks the plants to perceive the soil temperature as lower than 80-90 F and thus to keep producing fruit. Watch him explain this approach in the video below:
"If you live in Zone 8, 9 or 10, you know that it is very difficult to grow sweet and bell Peppers in the middle of the summer with temperatures around 100 degrees every day. During the nights, the temperature gets to a low of 87 degrees. In these conditions flower buds drop off the plant, leaves wilt and fruit will certainly not set if temperatures do not get below 75 degree at night. I have found a way to grow bell peppers in these conditions all summer long in these hot, hot conditions and also get tons of peppers to set."
Vegetables to grow in the summer heat in Florida, Texas, Nevada, etc:
- eggplant
- okra
- peppers
- chard
- parsley
- green onions
Also, Seascape Strawberries are heat tolerant.
Related: How to grow Hot Peppers, from PepperJoes PennysTomatoes:
Growing peppers in the heat is fine and dandy, however, once the night temperatures stay above 80 F, peppers will not produce fruit. They will flower but the flowers will fall off. Peppers, like tomatoes, need night temperatures around 70 F for optimal fruit production.
Jeff Bernhard from the Executive Gardener channel thinks he has found a solution. He waters peppers with cold water in the evening and he thinks this tricks the plants to perceive the soil temperature as lower than 80-90 F and thus to keep producing fruit. Watch him explain this approach in the video below:
"If you live in Zone 8, 9 or 10, you know that it is very difficult to grow sweet and bell Peppers in the middle of the summer with temperatures around 100 degrees every day. During the nights, the temperature gets to a low of 87 degrees. In these conditions flower buds drop off the plant, leaves wilt and fruit will certainly not set if temperatures do not get below 75 degree at night. I have found a way to grow bell peppers in these conditions all summer long in these hot, hot conditions and also get tons of peppers to set."
Vegetables to grow in the summer heat in Florida, Texas, Nevada, etc:
- eggplant
- okra
- peppers
- chard
- parsley
- green onions
Also, Seascape Strawberries are heat tolerant.
Related: How to grow Hot Peppers, from PepperJoes PennysTomatoes:
One of the best websites to order pepper plants
http://www.chileplants.com
How You Can Grow 500+ Varieties of Pepper Plants including World's Hottest - YouTube http://buff.ly/SMgNXR -- John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you how he is growing over 60 varieties of peppers in his garden this year including the world's hottest chile pepper, The Carolina Reaper by Ed Currie.
During this episode you will discover a valuable online resource that will not only sell over 500 varieties of heirloom, rare and unique pepper seeds but also offer you whole pepper plants as well.
You will see John's order of 66 plants arrive via ups and then how to care for your plants after they are delivered. You will learn all the varieties of peppers, tomatoes and eggplants John ordered online.
After watching this episode you will learn about a valuable resource whether you want to order seeds or plants, the website chileplants.com has you covered.
How You Can Grow 500+ Varieties of Pepper Plants including World's Hottest - YouTube http://buff.ly/SMgNXR -- John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you how he is growing over 60 varieties of peppers in his garden this year including the world's hottest chile pepper, The Carolina Reaper by Ed Currie.
During this episode you will discover a valuable online resource that will not only sell over 500 varieties of heirloom, rare and unique pepper seeds but also offer you whole pepper plants as well.
You will see John's order of 66 plants arrive via ups and then how to care for your plants after they are delivered. You will learn all the varieties of peppers, tomatoes and eggplants John ordered online.
After watching this episode you will learn about a valuable resource whether you want to order seeds or plants, the website chileplants.com has you covered.
How to grow peppers (video series)
This will be an 8-part (March to October) series detailing everything from seed starting, potting, planting, fertilizing and harvesting of 72 heirloom bell pepper plants.
Best twine for your garden: Sisal
Sisal ropes are inexpensive ($4 for 500 ft), strong and natural (made of plant fiber).
They are available at hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards) and Amazon.
I use them for all sorts of trellising and the Florida weave.
Related:
Blue Hawk 525-ft Twisted Sisal Rope at Lowes.com http://low.es/13Ectxr
Crown Bolt #21 x 525 ft. Natural Sisal Bundling Twine-65525 at The Home Depot http://thd.co/13Ecqlh
They are available at hardware stores (Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards) and Amazon.
I use them for all sorts of trellising and the Florida weave.
Related:
Blue Hawk 525-ft Twisted Sisal Rope at Lowes.com http://low.es/13Ectxr
Crown Bolt #21 x 525 ft. Natural Sisal Bundling Twine-65525 at The Home Depot http://thd.co/13Ecqlh
Growing Peppers from Seed Using Paper Towel Method
From dianemummvideos:
Starting your peppers in a paper towel is a great method, this way you can see exactly the germination rates before placing them into soil.
I placed the pepper seeds in a moist paper towel placed in a plastic bag then put them on a 80 degree germination heating mat. This method and desired heat made them germinate in 5 days.
Once they take root and leaf out a bit, plant them in your desired pots.
Starting your peppers in a paper towel is a great method, this way you can see exactly the germination rates before placing them into soil.
I placed the pepper seeds in a moist paper towel placed in a plastic bag then put them on a 80 degree germination heating mat. This method and desired heat made them germinate in 5 days.
Once they take root and leaf out a bit, plant them in your desired pots.
How to grow peppers anywhere, even in the coldest states of the US
Growing Hot Peppers in colder areas made easy by Pepper Joe. Great news for New England, the Pacific Northwest and the Heartland and upper Michigan....even Alaska. Here's the tips to get red ripe Chiles all summer long.
Container gardening is becoming wildly popular. And no wonder with it's many advantages. Pepper Joe walks you through growing Hot Peppers in containers. A recent survey on their Facebook page shows that 60% of our gardeners grow in containers either exclusively or to supplement their traditional garden or raised bed garden.
Container gardening is becoming wildly popular. And no wonder with it's many advantages. Pepper Joe walks you through growing Hot Peppers in containers. A recent survey on their Facebook page shows that 60% of our gardeners grow in containers either exclusively or to supplement their traditional garden or raised bed garden.
Best pruning method for peppers and tomatoes - for sturdy plants and maximum yields (videos)
PROVEN best pruning method for Maximum yields! - YouTube http://bit.ly/XeVSI8
EASY Tomato pruning and Dragon fruit Surprise!! - YouTube http://bit.ly/XeVYQ6
Related reading:
Capsicum Cut Back Update http://buff.ly/12qQqXd
Pruning Hot Pepper Plants for HUGE YIELDS in the Alberta Urban Garden - YouTube http://buff.ly/1f6nwFd
Pruning and clipping pepper plants for better production - YouTube http://buff.ly/1gc6Ubw
How to Grow Peppers
Peppers make the garden brighter. The glistening greens of the leaves and the rainbow of colors of the ripening peppers - red, yellow, orange, green, brown or purple are so striking, you'll probably want to plant peppers in a spot where they can easily be seen and appreciated. The attractive plants make everything around them look better, healthier, and tastier.
Peppers were cultivated in Central and South America in very early times. Columbus brought them to Europe in 1493, and they were quickly adopted and cultivated. In fact, it was the Europeans that gave peppers their name. Studying ancient languages for words that mean pepper points to their origin - Mexico http://buff.ly/1ntoSus
Plant peppers in full sun and in an area protected from the wind. Provide a well draining rich soil, keeping an even moisture level. Peppers need 5 or more hours of direct sunlight (8 hours may be the best). The more the light they can get, the better they will grow. Pepper plants are self pollinating and do not need insect pollinators to help them set fruit.
Peppers in SIP
Multiple fruits on a pepper plant in SIP
Starting the Plants
Pepper and tomato seeds can be started indoors in individual pots or in peat pellets as early as mid-March to April. You can also purchase already started plants in May. Cucumber and zucchini should be planted directly into the container as they are more difficult to transplant. These seeds can be sown early to mid-May.
For a fall crop, plant cucumber and squash seeds in early July. This produces a September harvest when the earlier plantings are beginning to decline. The potted plants can be moved into the garage during frosty fall nights extending the harvest into November.
Planting and Growing Peppers - Burpee - YouTube http://bit.ly/159mgrY
Fertilizing Peppers
Peppers are heavy feeders, but they are also picky eaters. They like small amounts of food all season long. Too much nitrogen will produce lots of foliage but not much in the way of fruits.
Before planting, add some organic fertilizer - dehydrated chicken manure, or any other type of animal manure.
Alternatively, you can also work 2-4 pounds of a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, into each 100 square feet of soil. The numbers 10-10-10 refer to the percentages, by weight, of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
For an extra boost at planting time, put a handful of compost or a teaspoon of 5-10-10, mixed with some soil, into the bottom of the hole and then cover the fertilizer with one to two inches of soil. This protects your plants from getting burned if the roots come into contact with the fertilizer.
Peppers in Containers (http://bit.ly/MBaQZC)
Peppers and eggplant are good container gardening choices because of their relatively compact size and growth habit. To start, buy some plants at your local garden store or start seeds indoors under lights.
The biggest advantage to container growing is that you can grow them just about anywhere in the yard providing they get at least 8 hours of sunlight. They can be easily moved as needed to get more sunlight.The disadvantage to container growing is that you have to watch the watering more closely as they are above ground and dry out quickly.
What type of container?
You will need containers to which you can add soil to a depth of at least 12 inches (8 inches is the minimum). The soil line should be about an inch below the rim of the pot. The container has to hold about 5 gallons of potting mix per plant and that it has drainage holes. A standard type plastic pot, the same height as diameter is recommended. It is essential to have drainage holes in the bottom or root rotting will occur. Place a round fiberglass screen of the same shape and size as the pot in the bottom to prevent soil from washing out of the holes. Half whiskey barrels, black plastic pots and bushel baskets can also be used.
Some gardeners like to have casters underneath their container pots to make moving them easier, especially if they have to move potted plants around during the day to follow the sun.
Soil mix: Use potting soil for containers (no garden soil)
Use potting soil rather than garden soil if planting peppers in containers. Do not use regular garden soil. Regular garden soil can compact, become drenched with water and harm the roots. Potting soil is lighter and will stay aerated which will give the roots room to grow well.
Because these plants are being grown in containers, you can mix the soil to the exact requirements, giving you better production. A good mix consists of one part each of potting soil, vermiculite (or perlite), sphagnum peat moss and compost. Add a slow release fertilizer at planting.
Watering container peppers
You should water your pepper plant in a container at least once a day when the temperature is above 65 F and twice a day when the temperatures rise above 80 F.
Fertilizers and containers
You will need to provide weekly applications of a liquid fertilizer. Fish emulsion, or a solution of one teaspoon of 5-10-10 to a gallon of water are good options. Alternatively, container peppers can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer once a month.
Here is one sample fertilizer regimen (http://goo.gl/Ep35E):
- When I planting, work in worm castings into the dirt (3 tablespoons of castings per plant)
- Once a week, spray their leaves with sea weed extract diluted in water (6 drops in a spray bottle that holds 1 cup of water). After the spray, pour the rest of the seaweed-water in the dirt around the pepper plants.
- Every 3 weeks, sprinkle a balanced organic fertilizer (10-10-10) in the dirt around the plants and work it in to the soil.
Don’t go crazy with fertilizer. If you notice that lots of the flowers are falling off (more than just 1 or 2 per plant) you might be over fertilizing. Cut back on the fertilizer and apply some epsom salts to help give your plants some magnesium.
Clip the pepper plants before the first frost
You can clip the whole pepper plants with remaining fruits attached before the first frost in the fall. Trim the leaves and hang he paltns in a cool place. Fruit will continue to ripen on the stem for a few weeks.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you the process of planting 48 pepper plants. Including: enriching the raised bed, varieties being planted, the difference between green and red, orange and yellow bell peppers as well as what to do with all the ripe bell peppers:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you the process of planting out 73 pepper plants in his 4 foot x 15 foot raised bed. He uses the square foot gardening method, and spaces the peppers about 12" apart:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you how he is planting his pepper plants for the upcoming season. He uses a modified square foot gardening approach, so he can pack in the most peppers to yield the most fruit:
Growing Peppers - GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley·- YouTube http://bit.ly/16aqVsE
Growing and enjoying healthy peppers. Jeff Bernhard, Executive Gardener YouTube channel.
Related reading:
Pepper - WikiGrow http://goo.gl/UUH0X
Pepper growing tips from Redwood City Seed Company http://goo.gl/JHaF5
Growing Peppers - YouTube playlist from VegetableHerbGarden's channel http://goo.gl/iu8o9
Vegetable Gardening Basics - Watch Your Garden Grow - University of Illinois Extension http://goo.gl/BfOUX
How to Grow Peppers the Easy Way - Weekend Gardener http://goo.gl/glpkq
Chilli pepper growing guides http://goo.gl/otTdI
Hort Corner - Horticulture and Gardening Resources from University of Illinois Extension http://goo.gl/ZBrZv
A Brief History of Peppers - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/iXK81
Fertilizing Eggplant, Peppers, and Okrl - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/u1Oaj
Hungarian Peppers - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/zIIeT
Pepper Types - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/INy2h
Growing Cucumbers, Peppers, Squash And Tomatoes In Containers, HYG-1645-94 - Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet http://goo.gl/GfbB9
Peppers were cultivated in Central and South America in very early times. Columbus brought them to Europe in 1493, and they were quickly adopted and cultivated. In fact, it was the Europeans that gave peppers their name. Studying ancient languages for words that mean pepper points to their origin - Mexico http://buff.ly/1ntoSus
Plant peppers in full sun and in an area protected from the wind. Provide a well draining rich soil, keeping an even moisture level. Peppers need 5 or more hours of direct sunlight (8 hours may be the best). The more the light they can get, the better they will grow. Pepper plants are self pollinating and do not need insect pollinators to help them set fruit.
Peppers in SIP
Multiple fruits on a pepper plant in SIP
Starting the Plants
Pepper and tomato seeds can be started indoors in individual pots or in peat pellets as early as mid-March to April. You can also purchase already started plants in May. Cucumber and zucchini should be planted directly into the container as they are more difficult to transplant. These seeds can be sown early to mid-May.
For a fall crop, plant cucumber and squash seeds in early July. This produces a September harvest when the earlier plantings are beginning to decline. The potted plants can be moved into the garage during frosty fall nights extending the harvest into November.
Planting and Growing Peppers - Burpee - YouTube http://bit.ly/159mgrY
Fertilizing Peppers
Peppers are heavy feeders, but they are also picky eaters. They like small amounts of food all season long. Too much nitrogen will produce lots of foliage but not much in the way of fruits.
Before planting, add some organic fertilizer - dehydrated chicken manure, or any other type of animal manure.
Alternatively, you can also work 2-4 pounds of a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, into each 100 square feet of soil. The numbers 10-10-10 refer to the percentages, by weight, of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
For an extra boost at planting time, put a handful of compost or a teaspoon of 5-10-10, mixed with some soil, into the bottom of the hole and then cover the fertilizer with one to two inches of soil. This protects your plants from getting burned if the roots come into contact with the fertilizer.
Peppers in Containers (http://bit.ly/MBaQZC)
Peppers and eggplant are good container gardening choices because of their relatively compact size and growth habit. To start, buy some plants at your local garden store or start seeds indoors under lights.
The biggest advantage to container growing is that you can grow them just about anywhere in the yard providing they get at least 8 hours of sunlight. They can be easily moved as needed to get more sunlight.The disadvantage to container growing is that you have to watch the watering more closely as they are above ground and dry out quickly.
What type of container?
You will need containers to which you can add soil to a depth of at least 12 inches (8 inches is the minimum). The soil line should be about an inch below the rim of the pot. The container has to hold about 5 gallons of potting mix per plant and that it has drainage holes. A standard type plastic pot, the same height as diameter is recommended. It is essential to have drainage holes in the bottom or root rotting will occur. Place a round fiberglass screen of the same shape and size as the pot in the bottom to prevent soil from washing out of the holes. Half whiskey barrels, black plastic pots and bushel baskets can also be used.
Some gardeners like to have casters underneath their container pots to make moving them easier, especially if they have to move potted plants around during the day to follow the sun.
Soil mix: Use potting soil for containers (no garden soil)
Use potting soil rather than garden soil if planting peppers in containers. Do not use regular garden soil. Regular garden soil can compact, become drenched with water and harm the roots. Potting soil is lighter and will stay aerated which will give the roots room to grow well.
Because these plants are being grown in containers, you can mix the soil to the exact requirements, giving you better production. A good mix consists of one part each of potting soil, vermiculite (or perlite), sphagnum peat moss and compost. Add a slow release fertilizer at planting.
Watering container peppers
You should water your pepper plant in a container at least once a day when the temperature is above 65 F and twice a day when the temperatures rise above 80 F.
Fertilizers and containers
You will need to provide weekly applications of a liquid fertilizer. Fish emulsion, or a solution of one teaspoon of 5-10-10 to a gallon of water are good options. Alternatively, container peppers can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer once a month.
Here is one sample fertilizer regimen (http://goo.gl/Ep35E):
- When I planting, work in worm castings into the dirt (3 tablespoons of castings per plant)
- Once a week, spray their leaves with sea weed extract diluted in water (6 drops in a spray bottle that holds 1 cup of water). After the spray, pour the rest of the seaweed-water in the dirt around the pepper plants.
- Every 3 weeks, sprinkle a balanced organic fertilizer (10-10-10) in the dirt around the plants and work it in to the soil.
Don’t go crazy with fertilizer. If you notice that lots of the flowers are falling off (more than just 1 or 2 per plant) you might be over fertilizing. Cut back on the fertilizer and apply some epsom salts to help give your plants some magnesium.
Clip the pepper plants before the first frost
You can clip the whole pepper plants with remaining fruits attached before the first frost in the fall. Trim the leaves and hang he paltns in a cool place. Fruit will continue to ripen on the stem for a few weeks.
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you the process of planting 48 pepper plants. Including: enriching the raised bed, varieties being planted, the difference between green and red, orange and yellow bell peppers as well as what to do with all the ripe bell peppers:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com shares with you the process of planting out 73 pepper plants in his 4 foot x 15 foot raised bed. He uses the square foot gardening method, and spaces the peppers about 12" apart:
John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you how he is planting his pepper plants for the upcoming season. He uses a modified square foot gardening approach, so he can pack in the most peppers to yield the most fruit:
Growing Peppers - GrowOrganic Peaceful Valley·- YouTube http://bit.ly/16aqVsE
Growing and enjoying healthy peppers. Jeff Bernhard, Executive Gardener YouTube channel.
Related reading:
Pepper - WikiGrow http://goo.gl/UUH0X
Pepper growing tips from Redwood City Seed Company http://goo.gl/JHaF5
Growing Peppers - YouTube playlist from VegetableHerbGarden's channel http://goo.gl/iu8o9
Vegetable Gardening Basics - Watch Your Garden Grow - University of Illinois Extension http://goo.gl/BfOUX
How to Grow Peppers the Easy Way - Weekend Gardener http://goo.gl/glpkq
Chilli pepper growing guides http://goo.gl/otTdI
Hort Corner - Horticulture and Gardening Resources from University of Illinois Extension http://goo.gl/ZBrZv
A Brief History of Peppers - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/iXK81
Fertilizing Eggplant, Peppers, and Okrl - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/u1Oaj
Hungarian Peppers - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/zIIeT
Pepper Types - National Gardening Association http://goo.gl/INy2h
Growing Cucumbers, Peppers, Squash And Tomatoes In Containers, HYG-1645-94 - Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet http://goo.gl/GfbB9
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