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?
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
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 …
The Hottest Part of the Pepper
Q: Dave,What part of a pepper is the hottest? I am having a debate with a fellow co-worker as to the heat source. He says the seeds and I say the layer just under the skin.–John Moore A: Hello John:The hottest part of the chile is the placental tissue, which holds both the seeds and the capsaicin glands. The seeds …
Can Chiles Make You Warmer in Winter?
Q: Dave:We know that eating fiery-foods can cool us off. But are there any studies or research that show that eating chiles, etc., can make you warmer in the winter?–Chuck Martin, Food Editor, Cincinnati Enquirer A: Hello Chuck:Chiles do increase blood circulation, which warms you up. Not by being eaten, though—but rather by being rubbed on your skin! –Dave