Q: Dave,I have just recently purchased the following peppers and was wondering when to plant them, how to treat them, what they will produce and any other information you may have:Fatallia Yellow MushroomKung PoaThai DragonHungarian CarrotBiker BillyThanks,Kevin A: Hello Kevin:All of these are described and shown at www.chileplants.com:’Fatallia" is really ’Fatalii’’Kung Poa’ is ’King Pao’’Yellow Mushroom’ is the same as ’Squash …
In Search of Sichuan Peppers
Q: Hi Dave,I’ve just discovered the joy of dried chiles! I get such a kick out of toasting the pods and making my own chile powder. How do you recommend storing dried chiles, such as pasilla and ancho? Also, I understand they have banned the import of Sichuan Pepper into the States. I have had no luck tracking anything down …
From Indoors to the Garden
Q: Dave,I started my pepper plants indoors two months ago like you suggest in your book. I also hardened them off before planting them in the garden, where they have been for about 10 days now. My problem is… They are not growing too well and the leaves are turning yellowish, wilting, the very tips are burnt and the lower …
Holes in Leaves & How to Beat the AZ Heat
Q: Dear Dave,I discovered your site earlier this year and it’s been a tremendous help. This is my first year growing peppers and I’ve noticed lately that a couple of my plants have holes in some of their leaves. I live in the Phoenix, AZ area and am growing the peppers in a mixture of Amend and sand. The plants …
Habaneros Not Branching
Q: Dave,My habanero plants are 4 months old and they are tall and without branches. Should I cut the tops to encourage branching?Thanks! –Ed A: Hello Ed:Yes, and it sounds like they need more sun. In full sun they branch naturally without pruning.–Dave