Hello Dave:I have some questions for you. 1. I know that placing netting over each chile plant prevents insects from transferring pollen and causing cross pollination, but what about the wind carrying pollen? 2. If all the chiles from pure seed are started at the same time in the same area, would the first lot of pods be true to …
Perennial Pod Production
Hello Dave:I’m a novice who would like to know how many season’s green peppers usually produce pods. And if more than one, do I need to prune like I prune my trees? For whatever help you could offer, thank-you.Steve Hello Steve:Peppers are perennials in non-freezing climates and can last for years. However they lose vigor over the years, producing fewer …
Growing in the N.C. Mountains
Hi Dave,I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina where the summer daytime temps are usually in the 80’s (90’s in August) with the evening temps being in the 60s. My harvest this first year has not been great considering I had over 30 plants. I got fewer peppers than I did last year when I lived in South …
Growing Chiles on the Road?
Hi Dave,I’m am considering retiring and traveling the U.S. in my Winnebago RV. Now I love hot sauce, peppers, and all things made with them, but…Are there any types of hot peppers, and a recommended method, for growing and maintaining them while on the road? Cheers,Bob Hello Bob:You could plant them in pots and carry them around, but I doubt …
Peppers Not Hot
Hi Dave,My question is…for the past couple of years my peppers have not been hot. Last year, I planted jalapenos and this year 5 kinds: jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne, cherry and serrano. They were in different locations in the garden and yard. I tried some suggestions such as "stressing them," letting them dry out, picking some early, etc. I have not …