Them Hot Peppers

Them Hot Peppers

Thanks George, got the package. It's been so hot and dry and windy here, I'm
afraid to plant anything more for awhile. I've planted the basil 3 times
already. Time to go water again....
Edrena

Re: Them Hot Peppers

The Joneses wrote:
> Thanks George, got the package. It's been so hot and dry and windy here, I'm
> afraid to plant anything more for awhile. I've planted the basil 3 times
> already. Time to go water again....
> Edrena
>
>
Dang, 830 miles in four days. USPS must be improving. I'm waiting for
our first navigation GPS to come in, was shipped today. Still got lots
of seeds from previous years and DW tends to buy the cheap stuff at the
drugstore for five or ten cents a packet. Most of it comes up and bears
but some of it is varieties I've never heard of.

We had a little rain today, nothing to speak of, just a little
thunderstorm with a light sprinkle or two. That almost qualifies as a
drought here.

I think the spring b**ts may be ready soon. I'm planning b**t and red
onion pickles again. They were a hit with the kids, grands, etc. One
friend ate a whole pint jar just sitting around our patio. Guess I'll
make him a couple of quarts if we get enough of them b**ts.

George

Re: Them Hot Peppers

In article <JloZj.47028$7a.33923@bignews1.bellsouth,net >,
George Shirley <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> > Thanks George, got the package. It's been so hot and dry and windy here,
> > I'm
> > afraid to plant anything more for awhile. I've planted the basil 3 times
> > already. Time to go water again....
> > Edrena
> >
> >
> Dang, 830 miles in four days. USPS must be improving. I'm waiting for
> our first navigation GPS to come in, was shipped today. Still got lots
> of seeds from previous years and DW tends to buy the cheap stuff at the
> drugstore for five or ten cents a packet. Most of it comes up and bears
> but some of it is varieties I've never heard of.
>
> We had a little rain today, nothing to speak of, just a little
> thunderstorm with a light sprinkle or two. That almost qualifies as a
> drought here.
>
> I think the spring b**ts may be ready soon. I'm planning b**t and red
> onion pickles again. They were a hit with the kids, grands, etc. One
> friend ate a whole pint jar just sitting around our patio. Guess I'll
> make him a couple of quarts if we get enough of them b**ts.
>
> George

So, what kind of recipe are YOU using for PBDC?
--
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Re: Them Hot Peppers

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article <JloZj.47028$7a.33923@bignews1.bellsouth,net >,
> George Shirley <gshirl@bellsouth,net > wrote:
>
>> The Joneses wrote:
>>> Thanks George, got the package. It's been so hot and dry and windy here,
>>> I'm
>>> afraid to plant anything more for awhile. I've planted the basil 3 times
>>> already. Time to go water again....
>>> Edrena
>>>
>>>
>> Dang, 830 miles in four days. USPS must be improving. I'm waiting for
>> our first navigation GPS to come in, was shipped today. Still got lots
>> of seeds from previous years and DW tends to buy the cheap stuff at the
>> drugstore for five or ten cents a packet. Most of it comes up and bears
>> but some of it is varieties I've never heard of.
>>
>> We had a little rain today, nothing to speak of, just a little
>> thunderstorm with a light sprinkle or two. That almost qualifies as a
>> drought here.
>>
>> I think the spring b**ts may be ready soon. I'm planning b**t and red
>> onion pickles again. They were a hit with the kids, grands, etc. One
>> friend ate a whole pint jar just sitting around our patio. Guess I'll
>> make him a couple of quarts if we get enough of them b**ts.
>>
>> George
>
> So, what kind of recipe are YOU using for PBDC?
Just the one from BBB.

Re: Them Hot Peppers

Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old place.
How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May 1 and so
far nothing....

B/

Re: Them Hot Peppers

Brian Mailman wrote:
> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
> pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old place.
> How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May 1 and so
> far nothing....

Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved lost it.

B/

Re: Them Hot Peppers

Brian Mailman wrote:
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
>> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
>> pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old
>> place. How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May
>> 1 and so far nothing....
>
> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved lost
> it.
>
> B/
Did you refrigerate or freeze them Brian? I keep seeds for several years
in the refrigerator with good success. Toward the end I only get about
40% germination but that is enough for the two of us.

George

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George Shirley wrote:
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> Brian Mailman wrote:
>>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
>>> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
>>> pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old
>>> place. How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May
>>> 1 and so far nothing....
>>
>> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved lost
>> it.

> Did you refrigerate or freeze them Brian?

I suppose I should have.... maybe I kilt them from not knowing that.
Just disappointing because after I found out there was enough light and
heat last year to grow tomatoes in that window I'd been looking forward
to going back to rocoto cultivation. Yeah, 40% is about right--in the
past I'd get maybe 3 plants out of the 10 or so seeds planted in the pot.

B/

Re: Them Hot Peppers

Brian Mailman <bmailman@sfo.invalid> wrote:
> George Shirley wrote:
> > Brian Mailman wrote:
> >> Brian Mailman wrote:
> >>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
> >>> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the
> >>> rocoto pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the
> >>> old place. How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them
> >>> May 1 and so far nothing....
> >>
> >> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved
> >> lost it.
>
> > Did you refrigerate or freeze them Brian?
>
> I suppose I should have.... maybe I kilt them from not knowing that.
> Just disappointing because after I found out there was enough light and
> heat last year to grow tomatoes in that window I'd been looking forward
> to going back to rocoto cultivation. Yeah, 40% is about right--in the
> past I'd get maybe 3 plants out of the 10 or so seeds planted in the pot.

We never plant seeds in the pot. To germinate them, we put some paper
towels on a plate, spread the seeds on it, cover with more paper towels,
then wet with warm water. We keep them in a warm place, watering as needed.
After they've germinated, we plant them. We keep them out of direct
sunlight 'til they show some real leaves.

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Re: Them Hot Peppers

Brian Mailman wrote:
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
>> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
>> pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old
>> place. How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May
>> 1 and so far nothing....
>
> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved lost
> it.
>
> B/


That's the black-seeded kind, right? I haven't had much luck growing
them even with fresh seeds from the seed company.

Bob

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zxcvbob wrote:
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> Brian Mailman wrote:
>>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my
>>> kitchen window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to
>>> plant the rocoto pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew
>>> them in the old place. How long does it take to germinate them?
>>> I planted them May 1 and so far nothing....
>>
>> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved
>> lost it.

> That's the black-seeded kind, right?

Right. Kinda like three-sided fingernail clippings.

B/

Re: Them Hot Peppers

"Brian Mailman" <bmailman@sfo.invalid> wrote in message
news:k9ydnd5OEb7V-KXVnZ2dnUVZ_s7inZ2d@supernews,com ...
> Brian Mailman wrote:
>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my kitchen
>> window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to plant the rocoto
>> pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew them in the old place.
>> How long does it take to germinate them? I planted them May 1 and so far
>> nothing....
>
> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved lost
> it.
>
> B/

Wonder if yer original plants was weird hybrids? Would cut the germ rate way
down, if ever maybe. I know that peppers will cross-pepperlate like hippies
in the park after dark. Last year, the County Master Gardeners were selling
a habenero/jalapenyo cross. Looked wierd, a pointy green end with an orange
hat. Leparcaun peppers?
Edrena

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The Joneses wrote:
> "Brian Mailman" <bmailman@sfo.invalid> wrote in message
> news:k9ydnd5OEb7V-KXVnZ2dnUVZ s7inZ2d@supernews,com ...
>> Brian Mailman wrote:
>>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my
>>> kitchen window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to
>>> plant the rocoto pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew
>>> them in the old place. How long does it take to germinate them?
>>> I planted them May 1 and so far nothing....
>>
>> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved
>> lost it.

> Wonder if yer original plants was weird hybrids?

No....

I received the original seeds in the early '80s from a friend of a
friend (x2 or x3); from someone who'd brought in the peppers themselves
(and they shouldn't have).

I used to have a south-facing bay window that got light from early (that
would be *early*) morning to late evening in the summers, plus the heat
from the solar radiation. They were breeding true and rather prolific,
eve with only 3-4 plants. I'd make pepper jelly from them, and a
Brazilian condiment called piri-piri, as well as a hot oil.

> Would cut the germ
> rate way down, if ever maybe. I know that peppers will
> cross-pepperlate like hippies in the park after dark. Last year, the
> County Master Gardeners were selling a habenero/jalapenyo cross.
> Looked wierd, a pointy green end with an orange hat. Leparcaun
> peppers? Edrena

Heh.

Well, I actually have two jars of seeds and because the labels fell off
years ago I'm not sure if I planted habaneros or rocotos. I'll try
seeds from the other jar and see what happens. I don't think
almost-June-1 is too late (and considering our real summer is from
mid/late-August to October).

B/

Re: Them Hot Peppers

Brian Mailman wrote:
> The Joneses wrote:
>> "Brian Mailman" <bmailman@sfo.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:k9ydnd5OEb7V-KXVnZ2dnUVZ s7inZ2d@supernews,com ...
>>> Brian Mailman wrote:
>>>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my
>>>> kitchen window has enough sun to grow tomatoes. I decided to
>>>> plant the rocoto pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew
>>>> them in the old place. How long does it take to germinate them?
>>>> I planted them May 1 and so far nothing....
>>>
>>> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved
>>> lost it.
>
>> Wonder if yer original plants was weird hybrids?
>
> No....
>
> I received the original seeds in the early '80s from a friend of a
> friend (x2 or x3); from someone who'd brought in the peppers themselves
> (and they shouldn't have).
>
> I used to have a south-facing bay window that got light from early (that
> would be *early*) morning to late evening in the summers, plus the heat
> from the solar radiation. They were breeding true and rather prolific,
> eve with only 3-4 plants. I'd make pepper jelly from them, and a
> Brazilian condiment called piri-piri, as well as a hot oil.
>
>> Would cut the germ
>> rate way down, if ever maybe. I know that peppers will
>> cross-pepperlate like hippies in the park after dark. Last year, the
>> County Master Gardeners were selling a habenero/jalapenyo cross.
>> Looked wierd, a pointy green end with an orange hat. Leparcaun
>> peppers? Edrena
>
> Heh.
>
> Well, I actually have two jars of seeds and because the labels fell off
> years ago I'm not sure if I planted habaneros or rocotos. I'll try
> seeds from the other jar and see what happens. I don't think
> almost-June-1 is too late (and considering our real summer is from
> mid/late-August to October).
>
> B/
A quick way to check for germination and salvage old seeds with minimal
germination is to fold a paper towel in quarters, wet it then squeeze
out most but not all the water.

Open up the center of towel (now folded in half) and place seeds on one
half then fold other half on top of seeds. Place in quart ziplock bag,
label and seal, taking out most of the air.

Place the bag in a warm place, I use the top of an insulated hot water
tank but any warm area will work. TVs' with tubes worked fine.

The peppers should germinate within 3-5 days. Check starting at 3 days.

When you see the seeds split and tails coming out, pick up the seeds
with a pair of tweezers and plant 3/8 to 1/2 inch deep in moist soil and
put in sunny place.

You should have plants thru the soil in about 7-10 days.

I do this with peppers and tomatoes all the time so not to waist time
and to know what I have to plant.

Re: Them Hot Peppers

On May 25, 3:27 pm, Bob James <bobja...@cfl.rr,com > wrote:
> Brian Mailman wrote:
> > The Joneses wrote:
> >> "Brian Mailman" <bmail...@sfo.invalid> wrote in message
> >>news:k9ydnd5OEb7V-KXVnZ2dnUVZ s7inZ2d@supernews,com ...
> >>> Brian Mailman wrote:
> >>>> Quick question.... after 15 years I discovered last year my
> >>>> kitchen window has enough sun to grow tomatoes.  I decided to
> >>>> plant the rocoto pepper seeds I'd saved from the last time I grew
> >>>> them in the old place. How long does it take to germinate them?
> >>>> I planted them May 1 and so far nothing....
>
> >>> Actually, it was April 30... Day 25 and I guess the seeds I'd saved
> >>> lost it.
>
> >> Wonder if yer original plants was weird hybrids?
>
> > No....
>
> > I received the original seeds in the early '80s from a friend of a
> > friend (x2 or x3); from someone who'd brought in the peppers themselves
> > (and they shouldn't have).
>
> > I used to have a south-facing bay window that got light from early (that
> > would be *early*) morning to late evening in the summers, plus the heat
> > from the solar radiation.  They were breeding true and rather prolific,
> > eve with only 3-4 plants.  I'd make pepper jelly from them, and a
> > Brazilian condiment called piri-piri, as well as a hot oil.
>
> >> Would cut the germ
> >> rate way down, if ever maybe. I know that peppers will
> >> cross-pepperlate like hippies in the park after dark. Last year, the
> >> County Master Gardeners were selling a habenero/jalapenyo cross.
> >> Looked wierd, a pointy green end with an orange hat. Leparcaun
> >> peppers? Edrena
>
> > Heh.
>
> > Well, I actually have two jars of seeds and because the labels fell off
> > years ago I'm not sure if I planted habaneros or rocotos.  I'll try
> > seeds from the other jar and see what happens.  I don't think
> > almost-June-1 is too late (and considering our real summer is from
> > mid/late-August to October).
>
> > B/
>
> A quick way to check for germination and salvage old seeds with minimal
> germination is to fold a paper towel in quarters, wet it then squeeze
> out most but not all the water.
>
> Open up the center of towel (now folded in half) and place seeds on one
> half then fold other half on top of seeds.  Place in quart ziplock bag,
> label and seal, taking out most of the air.
>
> Place the bag in a warm place, I use the top of an insulated hot water
> tank but any warm area will work.  TVs' with tubes worked fine.
>
> The peppers should germinate within 3-5 days.  Check starting at 3 days.
>
> When you see the seeds split and tails coming out, pick up the seeds
> with a pair of tweezers and plant 3/8 to 1/2 inch deep in moist soil and
> put in sunny place.
>
> You should have plants thru the soil in about 7-10 days.
>
> I do this with peppers and tomatoes all the time so not to waist time
> and to know what I have to plant.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -



very good suggestion, I did this with turmeric roots from the store,
which everyboddy told me it would not work, because of the
sterylisation process, or that they could come from a freezer, and
turmeric is very difficult to propogate, but with the " zip lock "
system it worked perfectly, and I still have the roots, from 3
seasons, from the " mother platn "

Irma