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Post by timothyt on Mar 28, 2014 12:45:53 GMT -5
Take heart Pepper Lovers! I know it's cold and nasty out there as we seed our peppers. But just think, it may look like this now:
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Post by timothyt on Mar 28, 2014 12:49:27 GMT -5
But come this summer we'll be enjoying the bounty!
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Post by timothyt on Mar 28, 2014 12:52:33 GMT -5
And here's a "little something" to warm you up. These are Maxi-Jala jalapeno's. And I think you will see why we have been dehybridizing them:
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Post by spacecase0 on Mar 28, 2014 14:44:59 GMT -5
I can't even picture the summer harvest now, it is past time to start plants inside, and I have not done it, but I do still have last years peppers in pots in a green house, I knew I would not want to plant new ones, so I just dug them up and put them in pots, so I guess I will get some peppers anyway
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Post by timothyt on Mar 28, 2014 15:26:47 GMT -5
I can't even picture the summer harvest now, it is past time to start plants inside, and I have not done it, but I do still have last years peppers in pots in a green house, I knew I would not want to plant new ones, so I just dug them up and put them in pots, so I guess I will get some peppers anyway Hey Spacecase0 ! So what pepper varieties did you pot up and overwinter? Hope they come back gangbusters for you this season!
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Post by spacecase0 on Mar 28, 2014 16:10:29 GMT -5
one was a bell pepper, a very normal bell pepper plant,
and the other one is already 3 years old, it was from seeds that my friends brought back from paru, tiny round black very hot peppers the first season of production from it, elongated yellow not so hot the next year, I wonder what it will do this year, it turns out to be a very strange pepper plant so far, and I can't see it getting more normal now
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Post by bestofour on Mar 28, 2014 16:39:50 GMT -5
Gonna make salsa?
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Post by timothyt on Mar 29, 2014 7:07:01 GMT -5
Hey Space!
Sounds like an interesting one! Not a thing wrong with "not normal"! <grin>
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Post by timothyt on Mar 29, 2014 7:16:39 GMT -5
Absolutely!! And relish, and roasted, and grilled, and smoked, and pickled, and stuffed, and smoked paprika powder, and smoked chili powder, canned, stir-fried, dehydrated, sauteed, frozen, soups, stews, sauces, salads, sandwiches, and oh yeah munching/snacking on straight out of the garden! <grin>
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Post by timothyt on Mar 29, 2014 11:21:05 GMT -5
And for those who enjoy an occasional cold one in the garden come summer time and need to hide it from the nosy neighbors while picking the peppers, these work pretty well ! <grin>
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Post by stratcat on Mar 29, 2014 12:35:46 GMT -5
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Post by timothyt on Mar 29, 2014 13:09:07 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2014 14:11:41 GMT -5
I'm starting seeds for peppers today, and I can't wait for that hot summer day when I'm picking nice big bells off of healthy big bushes.
Regards, Hoosier
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Post by timothyt on Mar 29, 2014 14:17:22 GMT -5
I'm starting seeds for peppers today, and I can't with for that hot summer day when I'm picking nice big bells off of healthy big bushes. Regards, Hoosier That's the spirit! What all ya seeding Hoosier?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 11:29:36 GMT -5
Hey Tim,
I've planted a total of 144 pepper plants, mostly bells. King of the North works exceptionally well for us up here in Minnesota, as does Colossal. I'm trying a form of Jalapeno that produced very thick walled and larger than normal peppers, but with approximately the same heat index. I'm trying for the first time, a pepper called "Dulce de Espana", reputedly known for a strong "pepper" taste, though not particularly hot.
I got all of those done last night and on to the heat mats for germination. They joined my three trays of tomatoes that are waiting to germinate, having finished those on Sunday. Tonight, I'll be planting herb seeds, flowers and some other odd and ends. Tomorrow, chicks and eggs arrive in the mail. I think I'll be busy come the weekend! lol
Kind regards, Hoosier
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Post by timothyt on Apr 1, 2014 13:24:07 GMT -5
Hey Hoosier! 144--That's a lot of peppers seeded!
There seem to be 2-3 variations of "Dulce De Espana" making the circuit out there. Mine were originally from Rainbow Chili Seeds in Ohio. They are medium/tall plants, mid season, good production (35-45 per plant). Fruit are green to red, tapered cow horn shaped fruit with 2"/2.5" shoulders x 7"/8" long. Medium skin/medium flesh. Ripe fruit is both sweet and spicy (500-1,500shu). Very tasty from blush streaked to red ripe.
Good luck/Good skill with the incoming chicks as well as the garden this season!
Growingly Yours, Timothy
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Post by spacecase0 on Apr 1, 2014 15:40:45 GMT -5
I am on the search for my zucca melon seeds, 25 foot plant spacing... I want some plants that make me feel like a fraggle or a smurf I guess I should be growing some mangle beets as well, but I likely have already missed the season here
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Post by timothyt on Jun 30, 2014 16:11:07 GMT -5
Well Now, an amazing thing has happened in my garden this season----I'm no longer dreaming of ripe peppers----because by golly-by dang if I already don't have some!!!!!!!!!!! It was a heck of an early race for 1st to ripen. The 4 contenders for the 1st ripe pepper were; Black Hungarian, NSP ("Not Szegedi Paprika"), Roumanian Rainbow, and Sweet Pickles. ( And 5 more varieties now showing 1st color!) And the winner this year is Roumanian Rainbow on June 28th! Check out these stats! All were seeded March 20th. All were planted in containers (5 gallon bucket to 12" deck pot) on May 23rd (9 weeks and 1 day from seed). And 1st ripe on June 28th (others right behind on the 29th and today). That's only 36 days from transplant and 100 days from seed for the 1st- Roumanian Rainbow. Wowsers! I'm still waiting for most of my maters to ripen! On the left, top to bottom: (1)NSP, (2)Sweet Pickle, (2)Black Hungarian. On the right Roumanian Rainbow. (Forgot to put in something for size reference--so for sizing--NSP is 5/8ths" shoulder x 2.5" long to give you idea of size.) Picture taken yesterday on the 29th. I be a wee bit excited and have been doing the Snoopy Happy Dance! <grin> Going on the grill tonight!
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Jul 1, 2014 10:44:52 GMT -5
Wow, that IS fast. Congratulations! I bet they were delicious.
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Post by timothyt on Jul 1, 2014 12:27:58 GMT -5
Thanks Laura! I'm truly still scratching my head on how I managed to get all these pepper varieties to ripen so soon. And it does not seem to be a rare fluke like you sometimes get with one ripening early and then waiting 3 weeks-1 month for the next, pulled a couple more ripe today off of each except Roumanian Rainbow. And the following are starting to show at least a touch of color change already: Beaver Dam Boldog Paprika Faludi Frank's Sweet Golden Treasue Jaloro Liebesaphel Zolotistyi Tomato
All seeded 3/20, but planting dates vary from 5/11 through 5/26. Only 1 plant out of 50+ plants that I do not have even 1 single pepper set on is Long Purple Cayenne, which has had and still does have lot's and lot's of blossoms---just won't set fruit!
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