Q: Dave,I want to grow purple jalapenos in pots out doors. Can you tell me what size pot I need, and how many plants I can plant in one pot? Thanks, Gabe A: Hello Gabe:Generally speaking, the larger the pot, the better. This is because the roots can fill the pot, creating a large plant with more yield. Also, you don’t …
Will Frozen Red Habaneros Come Back To Life?
Q: Dave,I grew two red habanero plants last year and the plants froze during the winter. Will they come back to life or will I need to buy more seedlings to plant? BTW, what is the hottest pepper on the planet? I heard that the ‘Red Savina’ habanero is the king, and then I read that it doesn’t compare with …
Can Chiles Make You Warmer in Winter?
Q: Dave:We know that eating fiery-foods can cool us off. But are there any studies or research that show that eating chiles, etc., can make you warmer in the winter?–Chuck Martin, Food Editor, Cincinnati Enquirer A: Hello Chuck:Chiles do increase blood circulation, which warms you up. Not by being eaten, though—but rather by being rubbed on your skin! –Dave
Portuguese-Style Sauce
Q: Hi Dave,My wife and I would like to start a Portuguese-style fast food restaurant in Atlanta. We would base the concept on a number of restaurants that do this in the UK, South Africa and Australia, where they also produce sauces that are bottled for table use. I have seen a number of recipes for this sauce but was …
The Hottest Part of the Pepper
Q: Dave,What part of a pepper is the hottest? I am having a debate with a fellow co-worker as to the heat source. He says the seeds and I say the layer just under the skin.–John Moore A: Hello John:The hottest part of the chile is the placental tissue, which holds both the seeds and the capsaicin glands. The seeds …