tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post7653475790008576893..comments2024-03-24T11:10:13.186-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Starting PeppersMargarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-82252432666958167422015-03-16T09:54:20.837-04:002015-03-16T09:54:20.837-04:00Hi Catherine! The two varieties I grew last year ...Hi Catherine! The two varieties I grew last year didn't need support so I have yet to use any type of stake for peppers. I'm thinking if I had this issue I would probably use bamboo stakes to support them - one on either side. Bamboo stakes come in shorter 90cm & 120cm sizes, are fairly inexpensive & are easy to find here.<br /><br />I would be nice to have such a large load of peppers on the plants that stakes become a necessity - hopefully this year I'll have this problem!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-64712382760676168362015-03-16T04:48:12.036-04:002015-03-16T04:48:12.036-04:00Ps I find the trickiest thing with sweet peppers i...Ps I find the trickiest thing with sweet peppers is support so that the stems don't snap. Tricky, because the plants are a bit puny for proper stakes. I usually use cut down canes, how about you?Catherine: Made with love and garlichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866645922509173141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80461954546284329752015-03-16T04:46:22.203-04:002015-03-16T04:46:22.203-04:00I am so utterly charmed by the prettiness of those...I am so utterly charmed by the prettiness of those seed packets! And good on you for the peppers, I'm similarly stocking up. Catherine: Made with love and garlichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866645922509173141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56849189518384593932015-03-13T20:06:33.035-04:002015-03-13T20:06:33.035-04:00Peppers can be tricky - I've learned that the ...Peppers can be tricky - I've learned that the hard way. Last year I had one that didn't come up until 2 months later!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28290551622770183762015-03-13T18:37:58.827-04:002015-03-13T18:37:58.827-04:00That's a good tip to pre-soak. None of my swee...That's a good tip to pre-soak. None of my sweet peppers have germinated yet so maybe I should try another batch using this method.Lou@RainbowChardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435858511588433002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-5279757575722115912015-03-05T17:34:25.359-05:002015-03-05T17:34:25.359-05:00I think it really helps get them going quickly - o...I think it really helps get them going quickly - or at least quicker than they otherwise would - which is great for us impatient types ;)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-79866873206509988962015-03-05T17:02:18.415-05:002015-03-05T17:02:18.415-05:00I pre-soak some seeds but never peppers, will try ...I pre-soak some seeds but never peppers, will try doing so this year.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-68639776264041664792015-03-05T15:19:58.877-05:002015-03-05T15:19:58.877-05:00It looks like you were right as all of the seeds t...It looks like you were right as all of the seeds that sprouted are up and growing as they should. Only one of those darned Hot Waxes has germinated so far...I think I had better get some fallback seeds happening, just in case.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-60815835874555415772015-03-05T11:32:57.812-05:002015-03-05T11:32:57.812-05:00oh such fun varieties! I can't wait to see how...oh such fun varieties! I can't wait to see how they taste. I prefer sweet peppers but will have some hot to dry into chilli powder. I wouldn't worry about keeping them in water 24 hours, it shouldn't hurt them at all. Jenny Rottingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559432369642740389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-12390905669854255262015-03-04T09:07:45.592-05:002015-03-04T09:07:45.592-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Endah and welcome! Boy - ...Thanks for stopping by, Endah and welcome! Boy - wish I could grow peppers year round (or anything else, for that matter). Everyone around here is just itching for spring (and some green!) to finally arrive.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-25398051918036987772015-03-04T02:43:20.054-05:002015-03-04T02:43:20.054-05:00Hi, Margaret! It's nice to find your blog. I l...Hi, Margaret! It's nice to find your blog. I love pepper, especially hot pepper. I grow so many varieties of peppers all year round. And I love to follow your posts. Thanks for sharing.Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-43992996337703555052015-03-03T19:28:47.285-05:002015-03-03T19:28:47.285-05:00Looks like the Red Roaster is making the rounds th...Looks like the Red Roaster is making the rounds this year! Thanks for the warning on the Padrons - I guess I'll have to do a bit of a taste test before I unleash them on my family.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-59551481579313632262015-03-03T16:56:23.814-05:002015-03-03T16:56:23.814-05:00Looks like at least two Daves are growing Stocky R...Looks like at least two Daves are growing Stocky Red Roaster this year! ;-) You know I am a fan of JimmyN, and I hope it does well for you. I can't believe I didn't know about it years earlier. In my garden, Padrons were always hot, no matter when I harvested them, but it could be some of that variability in o/p seed that Michelle is talking about. It also could be our hot summers make them hotter, who knows.Dave @ HappyAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441364543023807886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-30916696341846589312015-03-03T09:06:38.817-05:002015-03-03T09:06:38.817-05:00Interesting. I soak them just at room temperature...Interesting. I soak them just at room temperature. I'm wondering if placing the cups on the heat mat would speed up the process.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-2927929705263409732015-03-03T09:02:34.669-05:002015-03-03T09:02:34.669-05:00My husband and I love both, but especially hot pep...My husband and I love both, but especially hot peppers and my son is into sweet peppers...we are still working on my daughter. I'm growing a lot of varieties - we'll see if that results in a lot of actual peppers.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-89679478804807053982015-03-03T00:46:03.944-05:002015-03-03T00:46:03.944-05:00I always presoak difficult to germinate seeds (som...I always presoak difficult to germinate seeds (sometimes for days) on heating mat, the method works for me.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08837486464329151966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-89947778374253479342015-03-02T21:32:01.780-05:002015-03-02T21:32:01.780-05:00That is sure a lot of peppers! Your family must r...That is sure a lot of peppers! Your family must really like them. We just like sweet. We don't do hot and spicy things too much. I hope they all do well for you! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28977807071420399922015-03-02T19:34:43.414-05:002015-03-02T19:34:43.414-05:00Thanks Sue! I must have read that soaking was a g...Thanks Sue! I must have read that soaking was a good idea somewhere & made a note of it - you know how it is, every other source will tell you to do this and that differently when it comes to sowing your seeds. Whether it actually makes a difference....that would be an interesting little experiment to do someday.<br /><br />Let's hope that most of the "interesting" things in the garden this year for BOTH of us are good things...after this past winter we darn well deserve it!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-83844822596342786082015-03-02T17:16:54.156-05:002015-03-02T17:16:54.156-05:00I've never thought to presoak pepper seeds and...I've never thought to presoak pepper seeds and I will be doing that. I do that with a lot of notoriously hard seeds, like morning glory. You've given me a wake up here---thanks!<br />I love to see your varieties---you will have one interesting vegetable garden this year. Can't wait to see it in full swing!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-72469820240157472902015-03-02T16:42:55.269-05:002015-03-02T16:42:55.269-05:00I don't know where your King of the North seed...I don't know where your King of the North seeds came from, but I grew them one year and wasn't impressed with them either. I don't remember where my seeds came from, maybe Seed Savers Exchange.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-79803190613737434322015-03-02T16:22:02.811-05:002015-03-02T16:22:02.811-05:00That is great to hear about the Jimmy Nardello &am...That is great to hear about the Jimmy Nardello & Melrose. I was quite disappointed with the King of the North that I grew last year so am looking forward to trying out other, hopefully more productive varieties.<br /><br />Until I read your comments on the variability of the "same" seeds from different suppliers, I never would have guessed that this would be an issue. Sometimes it's hard to keep this in mind unless you try the winner first & then try a source where that variety doesn't perform as well. When you try the loser first (like my "King of the North" experience) it's hard to make a case for trying a different source unless you hear about others having a different experience.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-46139972506838327172015-03-02T16:13:51.770-05:002015-03-02T16:13:51.770-05:00Well, I had one of them sprout today - finally! W...Well, I had one of them sprout today - finally! We loved them so much last year that I've included 6 plants in the layout this year (whereas I'm only growing 2-3 of all the other varieties I'm trying). I'm pre-germinating 12 seeds - if I still don't get 6 to sprout I guess I'll have to pick from one of the others to take it's place. The question that I will likely struggle with is how long should I wait before giving up and going to Plan B.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-82491997929312806612015-03-02T15:30:23.536-05:002015-03-02T15:30:23.536-05:00Will you get an HHW peppers at all? They make suc...Will you get an HHW peppers at all? They make such a great mix colour for pickling; I always have a few plants. I have never presoaked before, but I know what you mean about wanting to see results sooner. You are ahead of me - I can't wait to get mine started but I'm not quite ready yet.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354350096358468967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-65553941105070602232015-03-02T13:17:14.318-05:002015-03-02T13:17:14.318-05:00I grew both Jimmy Nardello and Melrose back in 201...I grew both Jimmy Nardello and Melrose back in 2012. They ripened about the same time and even produced about the same amount. Both are really good sweet peppers and I would be hard pressed to have to choose one over the other.<br /><br />That's one thing I don't like about Baker Creek, their seed packets tend to be rather skimpy, but they do have some interesting varieties that aren't available elsewhere. So I do order from them, but if the same variety is available from another company I buy elsewhere. And when it comes to peppers, a lot of seed companies are stingy with the seeds. And another thing about pepper seeds is that OP varieties do seem to be variable, the same variety from different sources can vary from vendor to vendor. I found that I prefer the Padrons from Franchi seeds to the ones from Renee's so it will be interesting to see how the Renee's Padrons do for you. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812702328134261533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-89699893149341439702015-03-02T13:04:58.291-05:002015-03-02T13:04:58.291-05:00I think that soaking speeds up germination by at l...I think that soaking speeds up germination by at least a few days - a good thing for me as I'm usually impatient when it comes to seeing that first sign of life!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.com