Q: Hi Dave,I live in Granby, province of Quebec, in Canada. I would like to know if there are varieties of chiles (Andeans maybe) that are more resistant to cold climates, or even frost resistant. Are there any plants that can be matured in a shorter time span? Please continue the good work of information and education through your fabulous …
Growing Peppers from Seeds in Germany
Q: Hi Dave!My friend introduced me to pepper growing a few months ago. He gave me a few jalapeno seedlings which are doing well in my window area in Cologne, Germany. However, I would like to grow some more varieties. As it is proving very difficult to obtain seeds here in Cologne, I was wondering if it is possible to …
Growing Chiles from Seed
Q: Hey Dave,I was wondering… How far in advance do I need to plant seeds in the house, to have the plants ready to plant in my garden? I have some peppers that I would like to grow from seed, or at least give it a shot. I have heard that the best way to plant them is to barely …
Fungus on Aji Plant
Q: Hey Dave,Thanks again for the help with classifying my Aji–the plant is about to produce over 200 chiles, so I’m looking forward to a burn-up! However, the leaves have a weird fungus infection which I’m having difficulty in eliminating. Basically the leaves begin to turn yellow, develop black spots on the top, and then a whitish fungus on the …
You Need Flowers to Make Pods
Q: Hi Dave,I have started to grow chiles and green peppers and would like to know if it is good to break off the flowers of the small trees. Does it help them develop a good root system? Or is it a bad practice?Thank you, Johan MaraisSouth Africa A: Hello Johan:No, do not remove the flowers, as you need flowers to …