Q: Dear Dave:It is one thing to have your soil tested but it is another to find good info on how much N,P,K you need for peppers. Do you have any idea where I may find this information for growing lots of peppers and a few tomatoes. My garlic and onions are still growing but they should be coming out …
Cuttings from Tabasco Plant
Q: Hi Dave, I have a question about some cuttings I have made from a Tabasco plant. They are 10 days old and still under a plastic bag. They look great but I was wondering how many days does it take them to make a root ball? I am afraid to damage them when I take a look!Thanks, Krista A: Krista:Usually …
Sun, Temp & Humidity for Cayennes
Q: Dear Dave,What are the ideal temperature, sunshine and humidity conditions for cayennes? I live in Central Florida, where we have the full range of weather. Thanks for providing this wonderful web site.–Barry A: Hello Barry:Cayennes are tough and like full sun, hot temperatures, and low humidity. So you’ve got 2 of the 3 conditions and I don’t think that …
Chiltepin: Species & Shape
Q: Dave,I’ve been researching on the web the chiltepin pepper, and I get various conflicting information regarding this pepper. Could you clarify?-What is the species for this pepper (I’ve seen both annum and frutescens applied) -What is the shape of this pepper? (Have seen both the pointed and round types)We are doing test plots here in Ecuador with both types …
"Facing Heaven" Substitute
Q: Hi Dave,Is there any easily available equivalent to the "facing heaven” chiles mentioned in Fuchsia Dunlop’s Sichuan cookbook?—Harvey A: Hello Harvey:Substitute piquins for "facing heaven" chiles.–Dave