Q: Hello Dave,What is the best pest control for aphids and other pests on just-germinated sprouts from chile seeds? I live in Upstate New York and an aerosol would not contaminate the area. I am growing habaneros, Tobascos, Thai dragon and Scotch bonnets. They are being started inside, until mature.–Steve A: Hello Mike:I gently mist the area with Raid Flying …
What Are MiniPeppers?
Q: Dear Dave,A company called Master’s Touch is marketing a product called MiniPeppers Piments Miniatures. They are sweet and very good. What are they, and are seeds available?Thanks, JM A: Hello JM:They are miniature bell peppers for the produce industry. Here’s the description of them from www.masterstouch.com: "In taste testing surveys, 70% of consumers tell us that Master’s Touch® MiniPeppers taste …
Carrots & Habs Complimentary
Q: Hi Dave,Most of the habanero sauce recipes on your website call for carrot. Does the carrot flavor specifically compliment the habanero?Thanks, Sivan A: Hello Sivan:The carrot dilutes the intense heat of the habanero and the flavor is complimentary. But other vegetables or fruits can be used, such as mango, papaya, or even sweet potato.–Dave
In Search of Sport Peppers
Q: Dave, I’m a transplant from Chicago and cannot get the last ingredient I need for putting together Chicago hot dogs here in California: Sport Peppers. There must be a Latin name for them, so I can order seeds, but I don’t know it. Do you? If not, do you know where I can order them already in bottles?–Lawrence A: …
How to Dilute Vindaloo
Q: Dear Dave,I made a delicious Vindaloo but it is unbearably hot. Is there anything that I can do to this already prepared dish to make it edible? What would happen if I added a bit of milk or yogurt to this dish?–Theresa A: Hello Theresa:The only thing you can do is add more of the non-chile ingredients to dilute …