Hi Dave.I often get asked how to ’overwinter’ plants in cold climates. It never snows in the climate that I live in, so I don’t feel qualified to answer such questions. Is it possible for you to write an article on overwintering chillies? Then I could refer such questions to that article.Jando from AustraliaJando:Overwintering depends on whether or not you …
Brown Spots on Anaheim Chiles
Dave:I’m not very educated on Anaheims. I live in Colorado on the front range. The last two years, my Anaheims have had a brown spot of about 1/2" when they are about 2-3 inches long, and then it just grows with the pepper. Any recommendations or solutions? Your help is greatly appreciated!Mike.Hello Mike:It sounds like blossom end rot to me, …
Flower Drop on Chile Plants
Dave,I am from Jacksonville, Florida, just a few miles from St. Augustine. I have a very large, bushy and seemingly healthy Datil plant that I have raised from a pup. As I said it looks healthy enough; however, upon setting a bloom and looking as if it might fruit; it will drop the bloom and not produce anything. Would you …
Pepper Plants turning light greenish yellow and are wilting
Dave:My pepper plants here in Minneapolis (Jalapeno and Hungarian Hot Wax) have turned a light greenish yellow and are wilting a bit. What is causing this and how do I correct it?PaulPaul:Has it frosted up there yet, or gotten really cold at night? Sometimes a light frost can cause yellowing. Also, you can try fertilizing with a liquid fertilizer. Wilting …
Environmental effects on Capsaicin Production
Hi Dave,I enjoy getting your "Fiery-Foods and Barbecue Magazine." I’m growing 30+ varieties of peppers this year in my container garden. Same spot for 6 years now. Problem this year is that my peppers have very little heat. Using the same seeds as have used years before. Extremely hot and dry this summer. I live near Kansas City, MO. Orange …