Who here is interested in growing hot peppers

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:13 pm

M. Robiteau:

I'm late to this thread but if you recall our discussion Saturday night you will know that I am interested. Seeds, seedlings, peppers, toads, whatever. Being able to pay in beer, grains, or yeast would be best for me.

I like to garden but am a bit of a neophyte and have not had a lot of success with peppers in recent years. I'm hoping to get started earlier this year with cold frames. The soil is a very clay-rich Lawrencetown till, which I have been supplementing with manure (cow, sheep, and pig) the last few years, but more with compost (kitchen waste/yard waste/brewing waste) now. Suggestions from anyone knowledgeable for fertilizer or other soil amendments would be appreciated.

Post by **RubberToe** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:44 pm

A little peat moss never hurt either. I add a small amount of slow release fertilizer and supplement with liquid fertilizer throughout the year. I should test my soil ph this year I guess.

Graham.C · Post by **Graham.C** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:16 am

Do you guys have issues with rot or blight? I grew ~500sq ft of tomatoes and peppers back in Ont on raised beds. The Jesuit's used to rent out really awesome plots of land on their farm. I was told to not even try here at the top of the bay because its too wet. Having only been here for one full summer (last) I have to argee, but it sounds like you guys are doing well. How do you keep the humidity down to avoid rot and get that nice sun soaked hot pepper kick?

jeffsmith · Post by **jeffsmith** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:28 am

mgc wrote:Do you guys have issues with rot or blight? I grew ~500sq ft of tomatoes and peppers back in Ont on raised beds. The Jesuit's used to rent out really awesome plots of land on their farm. I was told to not even try here at the top of the bay because its too wet. Having only been here for one full summer (last) I have to argee, but it sounds like you guys are doing well. How do you keep the humidity down to avoid rot and get that nice sun soaked hot pepper kick?

I think as long as your beds/garden is getting plenty of sunlight and has decent drainage, you should be ok. Blight hasn't been an issue (at least on this side of the marsh) for a few years and I've not seen it on pepper plants, mostly potatoes and tomatoes.

akr71 · Post by **akr71** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:54 pm

Two summers ago I got shitloads of cayenne peppers. Of course that was an yearly, dry spring followed by a (relatively) dry summer... kinda like the way this one is shaping up to be...

Graham.C · Post by **Graham.C** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 4:23 pm

I guess I should have started some peppers/tomato's

Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:53 am

Ok, it's slow going but things are looking good now.

I've been hardening off the plants outside, here are a couple of shots.

Hardening Off Peppers by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

Hardening Off Peppers by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

Today I'll make a list of how many of each type survived but I should have plenty to share. I'll update the first post then.

Post by **LeafMan66_67** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:17 am

They are looking good!

Post by **mr x** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:27 am

Very nice indeed.

You need to figure out a beer recipe with those for the Brewnosers series at the rb.

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:13 pm

Something is eating my pepper plants. I planted transplants a few weeks ago and every time a look at them more leaves are missing. One was even dug up completely. A bunch of them are now just leafless stalks. What could be going on Mr. Hot Pepper Daddy?

Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:19 pm

Leaves could be dropping for various reasons (disease, nutrients, etc) but they're probably being eaten by slugs. The wet weather lately doesn't help with that either. Maybe you could try some beer slug traps.

Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:21 pm

If one was dug up maybe it's a cat. Get some cayanne pepper powder and either make a spray with it or shake some on the plants. Animals won't like that! I did this two years ago when my potted peppers were out in the open. Now I have a short wire fence around my garden.

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:01 pm

The leaves look like they've been bitten off right down to the stock. The same thing is happening to my tomatoes. I'll try the pepper on pepper idea.
You'll have to have us over some time this summer so we can see your pepper farm.

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:38 pm

..but I don't have any cayenne pepper. Perhaps paprika or chili powder?

Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:14 pm

KMcK wrote:..but I don't have any cayenne pepper. Perhaps paprika or chili powder?

Way too mild unless its non grocery store chili powder.

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Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:57 pm

I added links to the first post. I'll update later with numbers.

Dirt Chicken · Post by **Dirt Chicken** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:35 pm

sounds like caterpillars, sometimes they can be camouflaged the same colour/texture of the plant they are feeding on, check the plant and soil near the stock, if in doubt give "atlantic gardens - bedford" a call and see what they're best advice is, they know their shit!!

Post by **RubberToe** » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:36 pm

First post updated with more information, if you're interested please reread. I'll go through the thread again to enumerate who's interested.

KMcK · Post by **KMcK** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:41 am

Dirt Chicken wrote:sounds like caterpillars, sometimes they can be camouflaged the same colour/texture of the plant they are feeding on, check the plant and soil near the stock, if in doubt give "atlantic gardens - bedford" a call and see what they're best advice is, they know their shit!!

I prefer Atlantic Gardens in Sackville.

TimG · Post by **TimG** » Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:57 am

I'm in for 2-3 of some not super hot ones (medium to high heat.. not CRAZY heat). Would like to have some I can cook with instead of just making sauces. Easier to grow versions better as well (I don't get a ton of sun). Awesome you're willing to share! I won't be around until next week but I can drop in then.

Cheers

Post by **RubberToe** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:30 pm

Finally!!

Planting Peppers by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

Planting Peppers by Hot Pepper Daddy, on Flickr

I have many of the extras potted up so they will be healthy and continue growth until I get them to people.

-Rob

GAM · Post by **GAM** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 12:55 pm

I can come to you.

Sandy

Tony L · Post by **Tony L** » Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:47 pm

You got the two plants I have in my window beat for sure. :spilly:

TimG · Post by **TimG** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:51 am

So I think my plants are doing ok.. dry weather is making it a bit tough. I noticed a few black spots on some of them..

This something I should be concerned about?

Post by **RubberToe** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:57 am

Not sure but they look pretty good.

They could be a bit greener. How have you been fertilizing them?

Something I do is make a mixture of epsom salts and water and spray the leaves down (early morning or evening). This helps the leaves get greener, with nutrient uptake and is a mild pesticide. I do this once every couple of weeks.

More info here: http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/garden/ and of course google is your friend.

Mix at a rate of 1 tablespoon per gallon.

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