Peppers, Hot
Plant peppers in the garden AFTER any chance of frost, which is usually early-mid May. Planting early stunts the plants so that they never bear properly. Peppers love the heat, therefore plant them in warmer weather. Water in transplants with a solution of Fertilome Blooming & Rooting. Mulch with compost, newspapers, and/or straw right away to retain moisture.
Fruit Color: The first color is when picking is most preferred. The second color is a mature stage with more intense heat.
The varieties we grow are:
- Anaheim Chili – 8 in. long, tapered fruit, Green to Red, 80 days to maturity
- Bhut Jolokia (Ghost) – One of the hottest peppers, 2.5-3 in. fruit, Red, 160 days to maturity
- Cayenne Long Thin – Very hot, 4-6 in. thin, tapered fruit, Green to Red, 70-75 days
- Dragon Roll (Shi Shito) – Some heat but more mild than Jalapenos, 3-5 in. fruit, Light Green, 67 days to maturity
- Habanero – Very hot, 1-2 in. long fruit, Light Green to Orange, 95-100 days to maturity
- Hungarian Hot Wax – 5 in. long, slender, Bright Yellow to Red, 65-70 days to maturity
- Jalapeno – 3 in. long fruit, Green to Red, 75-80 days to maturity
- Poblano – 4 in. long heart shaped fruit, Green to Red, 80 days to maturity
- Serrano – 1 in. long fruit, Bright Green to Red, 85-90 days to maturity
- Tabasco – Small 2 in. long fruit eaten fresh or dried and then ground into a powder, Light Green to Red, 80 days to maturity