A thread for hot pepper-a-holics...

[sbl]

I planted 3 Bolivian Rainbow seeds right after I got them and 2 have sprouted. I should have some seeds to send by next spring.

[conejov]

Can I be added to the list? its interesting to me that there's so many different type of Pepper plants especially as colorful as the one you just go Holly.

[sbl]

There are many that are colorful, but none tops the BR in my book. A beautiful purple foilage plant with upright peppers that cover the plant in all colors of the rainbow (except green).

[conejov]

My Serrano Pepper Seeds Finally Germinated, they were pushing against the lid of the container I have them in a few more days before I transplant them into a bigger container.

[IndianaSue]

Sbl,
Thanks! Would love it!

[Richard]

Originally Posted by sbl

There are many that are colorful, but none tops the BR in my book. A beautiful purple foilage plant with upright peppers that cover the plant in all colors of the rainbow (except green).

I agree!

Also I noticed today that my Bhut Jolokia is loaded with flower buds.

[PennyG]

All of my pepper plants are still doing well here, considering it cools down here at night.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Great to hear, Penny!


Not to worry, peppers don't mind the coolness either. I hope you like my new 'Masquerade' pepper because I was going to send some seeds to you in the Fall. They're so pretty, I thought you might like them as well.

I am so glad I bought 2 plants, but I am debating on whether to go back for a third!!! They're just too nice and I've been eating them everyday. I am so grateful to have a crop of peppers to harvest, after my big pot of mixed ones was stolen. I have replaced the stolen ones with an even better variety, although I must say - I miss my Cayenne.

Cayenne pepper is my all-time favorite hot pepper - the flavor is incomparable. They are ripping hot also, and they are attractive and appealing while growing. Some hot peppers are hot, but the flavor just isn't there. Cayenne has both. I am sprouting new plants that are just seedlings yet, but I am so looking forward to raising another crop.


Here is my 'Explosive Amber' plant, ripening up for me...

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hoping this sweet 'Gypsy' pepper's seeds may be a new variety, as I cross-pollinated the blooms with a hot pepper type! I guess I won't know until I sow some of the seeds and check out the result. Hoping for a new gypsy type, with a bit of heat...


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[PennyG]

More pretty plants Sherry, well done,

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks Penny - some of the seeds are being mailed your way. Thanks for all the great stuff! The glads are just awesome.


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[IndianaSue]

Such pretty peppers you have!
Sue

[Jack Daw]

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Hoping this sweet 'Gypsy' pepper's seeds may be a new variety, as I cross-pollinated the blooms with a hot pepper type! I guess I won't know until I sow some of the seeds and check out the result. Hoping for a new gypsy type, with a bit of heat...


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If I turn my head by 45 degrees clockwise (to the right), this looks like a parrot being eaten by a thin plant. Excellent picture and I hold my fingers crossed for your new Gypsy variety!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks guys!


Yeah, I am not sure if I grow them for their ornamental qualities, or their deliciousness. I love to take pictures of them as well.


Here is my 'Aurora' - one of my favorites for beauty and appeal. This plant is young and is just getting started...





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[Bob]

Kind of shocking to see them bear full sized peppers at that size. How long do your hot pepper plants generally live? It just occured to me that I had no clue since yours are warm all year!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

They can live on indefinitely Bob, but may need you to prune old woody branches so new shoots can grow. Lorax told me once that she had a pepper plant still producing after 5 years!!!


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I like to grow them fresh from seed because they are so easy, and put on a huge crop when they're young. I do have one that I grew last Spring from seed, and it is still producing for me to this day! Wow, huh?!!!



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[Bob]

Very cool! Thanks.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yes Bob, it is shocking how small some of them can be, but don't underestimate them - they can be hot little numbers!


Aurora is a fine example of intense heat and good flavor too. I am going to be collecting seeds from it shortly...



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[The Hollyberry Lady]

You are very welcome!


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[snc]

Can anyone identify this pepper? It was labeled as hot finger pepper but is about 10" long. It does kinda look like some pictures of the India Jwala that I have seen but not others?