Q: Dear Dave,Much to my dismay, my rainbow pepper plant is dying. I think that I watered it too much. Can I take the seeds from the peppers that are left on the plant, in order to grow a new one? Do you have any other suggestions on how I might be able to get a "start" from the plant …
Are Ornamental Chillis Edible?
Q: Hello Dave,We just bought an ’ornamental chilli’ but were told that the chillis are not to be eaten. Is this true? They look so yummy. They are three different colors–red, orange and creamy white. Kind regards, Janet A: Hello Janet:All chillis, chiles, or chilis of any kind, including ornamentals, are edible. I don’t where the rumor started that the ornamental …
In Search of Ulipica Seeds
Q: Hello Dave,Do you know where I can get seeds for an Ulipica pepper? I’ve heard that they beat a habanero hands down, and would like to try and grow some of them in my garden. Thanks, Rich A: Hello Rich:It is doubtful that the Ulupica, thought to be Capsicum eximium, a wild species, is hotter than the habanero. It is …
Preserving Cherry Peppers for Xmas
Q: Dear Dave,We have grown some hot cherry peppers. We plan on using them around Christmas in a cheese recipe we like to make. (We usually buy bottled peppers in the store.) How do we preserve the peppers so we can use them at Christmas?Thanks, Carl and Sandy A: Hello Carl and Sandy:Either freeze them or pickle them. See:http://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/fresh_chiles.asphttp://www.fiery-foods.com/dave/pickle.html–Dave
Artificial Light for Chiles
Q: Dave,I have 3 potted jalapeño plants that are producing pretty well. I plan on keeping them indoors over the winter to see if I can sustain a year-round supply of peppers. What type of light bulb is required and at what wattage? I have been told that a black light will provide the UV rays but they are generally …