Q: Hey Dave, my wife bought some pepper plants they are called ’Super Chili’ peppers. Are these for show or to eat? Thanks.Chilehead 108A: Hello Chilehead108: All chiles can be eaten but this is primarily an ornamental.Dave
Chiltepin: Species & Shape
Q: Dave,I’ve been researching on the web the chiltepin pepper, and I get various conflicting information regarding this pepper. Could you clarify?-What is the species for this pepper (I’ve seen both annum and frutescens applied) -What is the shape of this pepper? (Have seen both the pointed and round types)We are doing test plots here in Ecuador with both types …
"Facing Heaven" Substitute
Q: Hi Dave,Is there any easily available equivalent to the "facing heaven” chiles mentioned in Fuchsia Dunlop’s Sichuan cookbook?—Harvey A: Hello Harvey:Substitute piquins for "facing heaven" chiles.–Dave
Thai Varieties & Gardening in Spain
Q: Hi Dave,I live in southern Spain and started growing a variety of chile plants outdoors. The plants from last year are still growing and have plenty of chiles growing. Should I remove all the fruit and cut the present plants back during the winter, or should I go ahead and plant new varieties for the coming season? We don’t …
Goat Peppers
Q: Hi Dave, While traveling in the Bahamas, we left the tourist areas and ate/shopped in local markets and restaurants. We discovered goat peppers and loved them. Can’t find them in the States, of course, but I also can’t find any seed to purchase so that I can grow them. Are they also known under another name? Do you have any …