Hi Dave,Love your site. I’ve recently started planting chiles, about a hundred odd varieties in a greenhouse as I live in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and we get a lot of wind. I would like to keep the seed pure. How do I go about it? I’ve been told about cheesecloth tenting, how do you do that? I also read …
Hot Sauce Building Heat?
Hi Dave,I have a hot sauce that keeps getting hotter. I bought a bottle of a gag hot sauce "Ass in Hell," and each time I break it out it is hotter and hotter. I honestly can’t use it anymore and the heat has by far out shot any flavor it has and now become more of "a dare" vs.. …
Storing Habaneros
Dave, What’s the best way to store habaneros for future use? Freeze, dehydrate or other?Thank you, FrankiHello Franki:Just double-bag them, force as much air out as possible, and freeze them. Another method, which causes less freezer burn, is to vacuum seal them, then place in a zip bag.Dave
Best Way to Save Seed
Dave,I planted 15 of the Naga Morichs. All 15 came up and are doing well! What would be the best method of saving the remaining seeds long term? I have been told to vacuum them and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator crisper). Also would appreciate your advice on when and how to save seeds from the 15 …
Pruning Chile Plants?
Hi Dave,I appreciate your response on cross-pollination of peppers. I am new to pepper gardening. I have jalapeno, Anaheim, serrano, poblano, habanero, tabasco, cayenne, and Bell and I am wondering what your feeling is on pruning the plants. I have so far been just letting them grow but I am ready to begin harvesting and would like to make sure …