Q: Dear Dave,I have some old seeds of various unnamed C. pubescens varieties that I am going to try and start this February. Most are 6-8 years old, if I read the info correctly. Last year I had very poor germination with 3 Rocoto varieties and ended up with only 7 plants out of 100+ seeds. Do you think that …
Chicago Sport Peppers
Dave:Having grown up in the Chicago area a hot dog or Italian Beef sandwich requires two (or more) "Sport" peppers. While these pickled peppers are available in every grocery store in Chicagoland where I live now I have to travel 100 miles to stock up. Exactly what kind of peppers are these and where can I get a recipe for …
Sunlight Requirements for best Growing Results
Hello,Is there a source for information regarding amounts of sunlight different varieties of peppers need? Are there any rules-of-thumb that can be followed like "all Pubescens grow better with only morning sun" I am guessing it probably won’t be that simple but have seen very little on the subject and figured you would have at least some tips. Thanks–Michael Michael:There …
Devils Tongue heat compared to Habanero
Dear Dave,I have another question for you. My husband just loves the Habanero Pepper Sauce he makes at home from scratch but after eating it for the last few years it is not near as hot as he would like. We were recently told that there is a pepper that is hotter than habaneros called ’Devils Tongue’. Is this true? …
Overwintering Pepper Plants – are all Peppers Perennials
Dave:I saw you on HGTV. Two questions:1) are all peppers perennials? 2) if I keep them indoors in the winter, do I need to keep them in light & water them like a regular house plant?Thanks for your help!!!SueHello Sue:To answer your questions: yes, all peppers are perennial but they don’t live forever. After a few years they lose vigor …