Chili Peppers

[JFellows]

If any of you guys (and gals) are as fond as I am of spicy food, you may have tried your hand at growing your own peppers. I do so every year. In addition to the standard non-spicy fruits and vegetables I grow (tomatoes, green bell peppers, etc), I always have several ultra-spicy pepper plants growing. This year I have a Serrano plant, a Cayenne plant, a Habanero plant, and some crazy fucking Chilean omega plant (selected pictures are below).

Does anyone else here grow their own peppers? How about your favorite spicy recipes?

By the way, I always end up growing WAY more than I can eat, so if anyone would like to PM me their address, I can send you an assortment after the first harvest. Be warned, though - these things are ungodly hot.

[cinda]

I used to have a garden every year but I have become very lazy in my old age. Your pictures remind me of my grandfathers peppers. He used to grow theses red and yellow peppers that were no bigger then an eraser on a number two pencil. He would have them in small pots out on the front poach. One day about 25 years ago I was sitting on the glider with him looking at the plants and I said what do you with peppers that small? He said one pepper is enough seasoning he needed for any dish he would want to make. I guess I had a look of disbelief because the next words out of his mouth were try one. Well I did and I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital! I mean it literally took my breath away. Needless to say he got a grand chuckle out of my misery and grandmother was yelling at him saying why would you tell her to eat that pepper. It was a scene. If there was a lesson to be learned from my experience I say I learned to never judge anything by size alone!

[mills]

I did it once when I had a yard, but have been renting lately so no gardening. I'll definitely sample some. I love making a good spicy pot of chili. What do you want in trade?

[JFellows]

I replied to your PM, but nothing is required in trade.

[mills]

I used to have a garden every year but I have become very lazy in my old age. Your pictures remind me of my grandfathers peppers. He used to grow theses red and yellow peppers that were no bigger then an eraser on a number two pencil. He would have them in small pots out on the front poach. One day about 25 years ago I was sitting on the glider with him looking at the plants and I said what do you with peppers that small? He said one pepper is enough seasoning he needed for any dish he would want to make. I guess I had a look of disbelief because the next words out of his mouth were try one. Well I did and I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital! I mean it literally took my breath away. Needless to say he got a grand chuckle out of my misery and grandmother was yelling at him saying why would you tell her to eat that pepper. It was a scene. If there was a lesson to be learned from my experience I say I learned to never judge anything by size alone!

The lesson I see in that is don't trust old people.

[stjohnroe]

I have 30 - 40 plants on the go in the greenhouse, a lot of different varieties including habaneros (orange, peach, mustard, devils tongue) and jalapenos. I also grow sweet peppers and tomatoes.

I love the things

[JFellows]

I have 30 - 40 plants on the go in the greenhouse, a lot of different varieties including habaneros (orange, peach, mustard, devils tongue) and jalapenos. I also grow sweet peppers and tomatoes.

I love the things

Do you sell yours commercially? I couldn't fathom growing that many peppers for personal use.

[stjohnroe]

I will probably end up giving a lot to family and people at work. But I do make hot sauces and pawder, amongst other things. Some of my plants are ornamental as well, such as the Nosegay and Candlelight.

Also my yield / plant may not be as high as yours as I think that our summers are not generally as hot as yours.