My first attempt to grow Hot Peppers...

guruofgardens · January 11, 2014

Dork Fish - I don't know how many peppers you plan on planting, but you might want to try planting a few of each one, wait a week, plant a few, wait a week, etc. for about 4 weeks or so, starting about January 25.

Depending on when you start, plan on transplanting at least twice for the annuums. Last year I had to transplant my jalapenos into quart sized containers. They looked like giants compared to the chinense, that are slow growers.

This year I'm hoping to start chinense on January 25 and the jalapenos and habaneros near February 10.

You can make great poppers with jalapenos or larger serranos or bananas. We've tried making poppers with both green and red jalapenos, and like the hotter ripe red ones.

Good for you on growing in a community garden. They can truly be a blessing when you need the dirt!

January 11, 2014	#11
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Dork Fish - I don't know how many peppers you plan on planting, but you might want to try planting a few of each one, wait a week, plant a few, wait a week, etc. for about 4 weeks or so, starting about January 25. Depending on when you start, plan on transplanting at least twice for the annuums. Last year I had to transplant my jalapenos into quart sized containers. They looked like giants compared to the chinense, that are slow growers. This year I'm hoping to start chinense on January 25 and the jalapenos and habaneros near February 10. You can make great poppers with jalapenos or larger serranos or bananas. We've tried making poppers with both green and red jalapenos, and like the hotter ripe red ones. Good for you on growing in a community garden. They can truly be a blessing when you need the dirt!