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Peppers are Hot!
Colorful, sweet, zesty, various sizes and shapes - these are words that might descried your favorite
blooming perennials, but in fact, represent one of the most versatile vegetables in the garden,
peppers. Because of all the exciting things we can do with them in the kitchen there is a tendency
to want to plant them as early as possible in the garden. Don’t set out peppers plants until the
weather has definitely warmed and temperatures remain above 55°. Feed your plants lightly when
they begin to flower and maintain an even moisture level. Any stress during bloom time could
cause flowers to drop off. When harvesting use a sharp knife of pruning shears to remove
peppers.
The big bells. These large sweet peppers are shaped ideally for stuffing, slicing into your favorite
recipes or enjoying fresh as a finger food or in salads. Bell Boy and California Wonder are most
often used when green, but they will turn red, becoming sweeter, if grown for a longer period of
time. Red Beauty, Purple Beauty and Golden Bell are excellent large bells that will add exciting
color and flavor to any dish you prepare.
Hot peppers lend zing to many international foods: Mexican salsas, Indian curries, African stews,
and various Spanish and Asian dishes. Most of the hot varieties are very attractive and adapt well
to being grown in containers. From the hottest Caribbean Red Hot to the milder Anaheim Chili that
is great for making chili rellenos, hot peppers will add spice to any garden.
How Hot is Hot?
Pepper pungency is ten times greater after drying. Those grown under stress and high heat or
humidity will also be hotter than ones grown under more mild conditions. Following is the ranking
of all the hot peppers grown by Indian Creek Nursery:
1. Caribbean Red Hot
2. Habanero
3. Kung Pao
4. Cherry Bomb
5. Jalapeno
6. Serrano
7. Cayenne Long Slim
8. Hungarian Hot Wax
9. Anaheim Chili
10. Ancho Pablano
Colorful, sweet, zesty, various sizes and shapes - these are words that might descried your favorite
blooming perennials, but in fact, represent one of the most versatile vegetables in the garden,
peppers. Because of all the exciting things we can do with them in the kitchen there is a tendency
to want to plant them as early as possible in the garden. Don’t set out peppers plants until the
weather has definitely warmed and temperatures remain above 55°. Feed your plants lightly when
they begin to flower and maintain an even moisture level. Any stress during bloom time could
cause flowers to drop off. When harvesting use a sharp knife of pruning shears to remove
peppers.
The big bells. These large sweet peppers are shaped ideally for stuffing, slicing into your favorite
recipes or enjoying fresh as a finger food or in salads. Bell Boy and California Wonder are most
often used when green, but they will turn red, becoming sweeter, if grown for a longer period of
time. Red Beauty, Purple Beauty and Golden Bell are excellent large bells that will add exciting
color and flavor to any dish you prepare.
Hot peppers lend zing to many international foods: Mexican salsas, Indian curries, African stews,
and various Spanish and Asian dishes. Most of the hot varieties are very attractive and adapt well
to being grown in containers. From the hottest Caribbean Red Hot to the milder Anaheim Chili that
is great for making chili rellenos, hot peppers will add spice to any garden.
How Hot is Hot?
Pepper pungency is ten times greater after drying. Those grown under stress and high heat or
humidity will also be hotter than ones grown under more mild conditions. Following is the ranking
of all the hot peppers grown by Indian Creek Nursery:
1. Caribbean Red Hot
2. Habanero
3. Kung Pao
4. Cherry Bomb
5. Jalapeno
6. Serrano
7. Cayenne Long Slim
8. Hungarian Hot Wax
9. Anaheim Chili
10. Ancho Pablano
