What Size Pot? How Many Seeds?

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Q: Dave,I want to grow purple jalapenos in pots out doors.  Can you tell me what size pot I need, and how many plants I can plant in one pot?  Thanks, Gabe A: Hello Gabe:Generally speaking, the larger the pot, the better.  This is because the roots can fill the pot, creating a large plant with more yield.  Also, you don’t …

Will Frozen Red Habaneros Come Back To Life?

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Q: Dave,I grew two red habanero plants last year and the plants froze during the winter.  Will they come back to life or will I need to buy more seedlings to plant?  BTW, what is the hottest pepper on the planet?  I heard that the ‘Red Savina’ habanero is the king, and then I read that it doesn’t compare with …

Cold- and Frost-Resistant Varieties

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Q: Hi Dave,I live in Granby, province of Quebec, in Canada.  I would like to know if there are varieties of chiles (Andeans maybe) that are more resistant to cold climates, or even frost resistant.  Are there any plants that can be matured in a shorter time span?  Please continue the good work of information and education through your fabulous …

Portuguese-Style Sauce

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Q: Hi Dave,My wife and I would like to start a Portuguese-style fast food restaurant in Atlanta.  We would base the concept on a number of restaurants that do this in the UK, South Africa and Australia, where they also produce sauces that are bottled for table use.  I have seen a number of recipes for this sauce but was …