Q: Dear Dave,I was told to ’kill the weeds’ in preparation for planting next spring, to increase the pH of my soil, and to give my soil a lot of organic material (I want to grow organically, if possible). So, how do I kill my weeds and increase my soil pH without chemicals? Is there an organic material that will …
Dave’s Faves (Cookbooks)
Q: Dear Dave,What other chef’s cookbook[s] do you enjoy reading/cooking from?–Cate A: Hello Cate:Now that’s an interesting question! I like Jessica Harris (Beyond Gumbo), Steven Raichlen (The BBQ Guy), Richard Sterling (many food travel books), Robb Walsh (Legends of Texas BBQ), and Rick Brown (Grilling in America). For food history, I enjoy Mark Kurlansky (Salt), and I really like the …
Drying Peppers & Salsa Fresca
Q: Good Morning Dave! I have only just discovered this site & it is wonderful! I’m new at growing peppers & I need help. When I bought my plants they were labeled habaneros, but I have since been told they are serranos. I didn’t expect them to really make it…but all 6 plants are producing wonderful little peppers. My question …
Damage from Excess Nitrogen in Fertilizer
Q: Hi Dave,This year is the first time I have planted peppers in my back yard garden. I didn’t know much about fertilizer, but someone recommended Urea for growth and I used it. The Urea I used was 45-0-0. Now, out of 20 plus plants, 3 are dead and 2 are on their way. Is there way to undo or …
Looking for Chiles in Holland
Q: Hello Dave,I am a New Mexican, currently living in Eindhoven, The Netherlands (Holland). Do you know of someplace to get good green chile, habeneros, etc. in this area? Seeds, sauces, or chile pods would be great!Many Thanks, Richard Harwood A: Hello Richard:The best way to find out is to call a wholesale produce distributor and ask them about fresh chiles. …