Dave,Have you heard of the ‘Thai Dragon’ pepper? How does it rate on your heat scale? I am very familiar with the chiltepin and am wondering how the Thai Dragon rates against it.–CharlieHello Charlie:Here’s what http://www.chileplants.com/ says about Thai Dragon: "THAI HOT DRAGON HYBRID-very hot; 3-4" by 1/2" wide; thin-skinned fruits; eight times hotter than jalapeno; each plant can produce …
Moths in dried Chiles
Dave:How can moths be prevented from hatching out of dried chiles? I read somewhere that there is an herb that can be put in with chiles when storing them, but I don’t remember the source. Any help you can provide will be gratefully appreciated.Best, KarenKaren:Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to prevent moths from hatching out of the chiles …
Tepin and Piquin Germination
Hello Dave,We added Chiltepin and Piquin seed to our product line of chile pepper seeds, and I understand that the wild Chiltepins germinate quicker when treated–I am trying the same procedure that eventually got my Galapagos chile seeds started: I just soaked them overnight in mild guano solution.Question…From your Encyclopedia (I love that book!), I understand that Piquins are domesticated …
Pungent Bell Pepper Source
Sir,Where can I buy seeds of the pungent variety of bell peppers. Thanks for reply.Nanda Hello Nanda:Many seed companies carry the seeds–see the link above. For the plants, go to www.chileplants.com and order Mexi-Belle Hybrid.–Dave
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 …