Dave,I planted 15 of the Naga Morichs. All 15 came up and are doing well! What would be the best method of saving the remaining seeds long term? I have been told to vacuum them and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator crisper). Also would appreciate your advice on when and how to save seeds from the 15 …
Pruning Chile Plants?
Hi Dave,I appreciate your response on cross-pollination of peppers. I am new to pepper gardening. I have jalapeno, Anaheim, serrano, poblano, habanero, tabasco, cayenne, and Bell and I am wondering what your feeling is on pruning the plants. I have so far been just letting them grow but I am ready to begin harvesting and would like to make sure …
Undersized Jalapenos
Dave,This is my second year growing jalapenos but they seem to be very small like only an inch long. Is there something I am doing wrong, or is it the type of plant?Thanks DaleHello Dale:Nine times out of ten the size of the pod is genetically fixed, so I think it’s the variety you planted.Dave
Holes in the Leaves
Hi Dave,I live in Hawaii, Oahu to be exact. I am growing Super Chili (F-1), a plant I got a Wal-Mart. It has been producing very well but now I am seeing little holes in the leaves. Also, as soon as my chiles turn red, something is chewing or pecking the pods at the stem end. Now that my plant …
Corking on Jalapenos
Hey Dave, I Love your website by the way. I like to grow my own jalapeno peppers at home in my garden. I usually do very well but I was wondering why do a few of my peppers get brownish colored cracks on the outer skins of the pepper. Some don’t even get to full size before this happens. What …