Discussion and tips for growing all types of peppers
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Favored Pepper Seed Vendors
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MissS » Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:20 pm
Let's make a list of your favorite pepper seed vendors so that people can find reliable seed sources.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Baker Creek -
Bunny Hop Seeds...
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Last post by zendog
Mon Nov 30, 2020 11:24 am
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Last post by kath
Wed Nov 18, 2020 6:57 pm
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Sheepnose pimento.
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TomHillbilly » Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:46 pm
The big surprise in my 2020 crop of peppers this year ?
I generally grow about 80 to 100 pepper plants. Half will be old favorites from seeds I collected. The rest is...
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Last post by Amateurinawe
Wed Nov 04, 2020 12:45 pm
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Clones
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slugworth » Fri Jun 05, 2020 4:56 pm
I took cuttings from a sweet pepper plant today to see if I can clone it.
Juicy fox farms potting soil mix in a container with no drainage,on a warming mat.
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Last post by ponyexpress
Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:19 pm
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Your favorite paprika pepper?
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GoDawgs » Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:59 am
I've grown Alma last year for the first time and Feher Ozon this year. The Alma plants seemed to be slow growing with small peppers that took a long time to turn red. Is that...
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Last post by pepperhead212
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:06 am
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Pepper ID?
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Dawn » Sun Sep 13, 2020 4:26 pm
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I got this at the farmers market. I know they're hot peppers, but what kind? Serrano? I asked what kind, but it was super smoky out and I had 2 layers...
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Last post by pepperhead212
Sun Sep 13, 2020 8:18 pm
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Stink bugs wreaking havoc on bell peppers
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EdieJ » Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:45 pm
Has anyone found any kind of insecticide that actually WORKS against stink bugs? Not only are they making holes in my peppers, these horrible huge black ants then get into...
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Last post by EdieJ
Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:14 pm
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When to pick?
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indysun » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:00 am
I don't know much about peppers. When do I pick these and pull the plant? Will they dry out or continue to sweeten? They are California Wonders I believe. Also these...
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Last post by Paulf
Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:16 am
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Jalapeño
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bluee19 » Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:58 am
I had planted some jalapeño peppers about three weeks ago and no sign of any sprouts. Does that mean the seeds are no good? Are peppers harder to grow?
Are we suppose to...
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Last post by ponyexpress
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:24 am
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Pepper seed collection 102
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TomHillbilly » Thu May 07, 2020 8:26 am
I'm in no wise a pepper seed collector specialist. I've failed at collection of good seed many times, others have also. This is why you have bought bad seeds in the past, at...
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Last post by MsCowpea
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:36 am
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Pimento Recommendaion?
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GoDawgs » Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:40 pm
This is the Land Of Pimento Cheese. I always have a few small jars on hand for when the pimento cheese urge hits. But all of a sudden the local supermarkets seem to be...
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Last post by GoDawgs
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:29 am
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What to Grow for the Hubs?
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Pokemato » Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:33 am
Hello everyone!
As I think and dream for our first real garden next summer, I am trying to decide what might be the best pepper varieties for my hot sauce and spice-loving...
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Last post by Pokemato
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:20 pm
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Bitter peppers
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fluffy_gumbo » Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:12 pm
Hi everyone,
I've been growing Korean Cheongyang peppers (mild and green), kind of like a skinnier jalapeno. Recently, the plants have been crazy productive but the peppers...
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Last post by fluffy_gumbo
Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:12 pm
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Why Are My Flowers Falling Off?
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Setec Astronomy » Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:22 am
I have had this same problem in previous years, my pepper plant produces flowers, then the flower shrivels up like it has set fruit, then it falls off, stem and all. I'm in a...
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Last post by MissS
Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:40 pm
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Shading New Pepper Transplants
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friedgreen51 » Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:48 pm
My husband and I went on a trip this morning to a large herb farm. Herbs were the primary target of the outing, but they also had some nice vegetable seedlings in 4 inch pots...
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Last post by friedgreen51
Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:48 pm
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Weird Giant Aconcagua!
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Donnyboy » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:17 am
I grew and planted three Giant Aconcagua plants this season just to see how big the peppers are, how productive the plants are; and how the peppers taste. I know I only...
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Last post by Shule
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:24 pm
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Crushed pepper flakes
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Donnyboy » Sat Jun 06, 2020 9:58 am
I eat a lot of commercial crushed, hot pepper flakes. I cover pizza with it and eat it on all pasta dishes I cook as a condiment rather than an ingredient. If I want hot...
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Last post by pepperhead212
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:00 pm
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Last post by karstopography
Sat May 23, 2020 5:25 am
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Made a Sauce
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karstopography » Thu May 21, 2020 3:16 pm
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Made a Thai style sauce.
Used Super, plus...
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Last post by karstopography
Thu May 21, 2020 3:16 pm
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Pepper seed collection 101.
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TomHillbilly » Sat May 02, 2020 9:44 pm
What I have learned about collecting pepper seeds, through the years ? This is NOT to imply I'm a good pepper grower. I'm less than average on sweet bell peppers. And only...
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Last post by TomHillbilly
Thu May 07, 2020 8:40 am
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Sweet Point peppers
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Bower » Tue Jan 28, 2020 9:08 am
I picked up a packet of these at the grocery store, and wondered if it's worth saving seeds. They are red, yellow and orange peppers which are a handy size - bout half the...
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Last post by Bower
Thu Apr 30, 2020 7:11 pm
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Mammoth peppers.
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Donnyboy » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:33 pm
I grow most of my peppers from seed, but I have not found a vendor selling Mammoth Jalapeno seeds (poosibly Baker Creek or Reimer). Most years, I buy plants from a vendor...
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Last post by Clkeiper
Sun Apr 12, 2020 3:43 pm
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Reducing heat in hot peppers
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GailC » Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:44 pm
This might sound odd but I want to try and reduce the heat in a otherwise hot pepper.
Peppers just don't do well here save for one, the lemon drop but its way to hot for me....
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Last post by slugworth
Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:36 am
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Growing 2020 peppers
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pmcgrady » Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:19 am
I had great peppers 2018 (a lot were Aji peppers), I planted 140 pepper plants in 2019 that were just blooming and just starting to get a few peppers... Then deer ate pretty...
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Last post by pmcgrady
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:28 am
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Fave Sweet Orange Bell Pepper?
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greenthumbomaha » Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:45 pm
Looking for suggestions for an orange bell pepper with great taste. I was surprised to see only one variety, Orange Sun, in my seed stash. Only 4 seeds in a package several...
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Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:15 am
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