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Pepper - Chile - Thai Hot
The Pepper Chile Thai Hot, 'Capsicum annuum', has a zesty, pungent, very hot flavor for authentic Asian-style cuisine. It is also a superb ornamental plant for borders or containers. The chilli-loving Thais consume more hot peppers than any other culture. Discover the delights of Thai Hot flavor in your favorite stir-fry or other Asian dish. The compact plant is covered with small red and green peppers. Thai Hot peppers are thin, elongated and pointed and are about 1. 5 inches long. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. ... more info
Pepper - Bell - Mandarin Mandarin Bell Peppers turns from green to an impressive glossy, deep pumpkin-orange color. Even under cooler conditions, Mandarin produces very sweet and tasty peppers. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. |
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