We grow lots of variations of peppers. Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne, Thai Hot, even Ghost and Carolina Reapers. Some reason we like to grow them even though we usually just end up composting (the ghost/reapers) because we are too afraid to eat haha! We also have some basil, tomatoes and a few smaller things. This isn't enough produce to make a dent in our consumption but it's just fun to do.
You must enjoy growing all these peppers and learning about their temperament. Which pepper is the most challenging to grow?
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So we only do a few plants each year, so nothing major. Enough to make some good chilli and some salsa. It's actually not that difficult to grow any pepper, I find them easier than tomatoes and carrots, at least with my set up (few pots and one raised planter). Just water, sun, and some basic pruning/cleaning. But I am also not doing anything fancy to maximize yield. I probably won't bother to grow bell peppers again though. I only tended to get like 5 ish per plant. Id rather just get them from my local farmstand and grow peppers that are less locally available and that I wish to try, but my ability to eat super spicy is seeming to wane.
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Salsa sounds great. It must hit differently when you eat your own plants. I can sense the joy emanating from your words.
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