Q: Hey Dave:I’m going to Yosemite this weekend where the bears often break into cars and damage them. On my last camping trip a raccoon or something got in and tore everything up to get into some food, so I want to prepare against something worse. I’ve read all the warnings about storage and plan to remove everything from my …
Wilting Chile Plants
Hello, DaveI have a question. I watered my Red Habanero plants (3) on Saturday. I went outside today and I noticed that my plants were wilted. On top of being wilted, some leaves had crisp spots on them, while others were perfectly fine. I had noticed for about 3-4 days now some of the newer leaves were not completely growing out; …
Leaves Flipping
Hi Dave, I love your site! This is my first year growing peppers. My flagship is a large habanero pepper which looks stong with lots of potential. My concern is this: In last two weeks I have noticed that the some leaves of this plant are trying to flip upside down. I can manually turn them right side up but …
Roasted Cayennes?
Dear Dave:I’m growing cayenne peppers for the first time, and I have some questions. When would you use cayenne peppers fresh, and when would you roast them? Do they have to be red? –Thomas D. (Dan) Aiken, GSEC, GSNA Hello Dan:Cayennes are almost always used in the dried, red form. However, in the green stage they can be used in …
Too Vinegary?
Hi Dave, I am making pulled pork and made the sauce per the recipe but the sause has a bit too much vinegar taste. Anything I can do to adjust the flavor except more brown sugar? Thanks . Party is Fri night! Please rush! Thank you. –Carol Hello Carol:Just add a little more of all the ingredients that aren’t vinegar …