Monday, April 8, 2013

Time to Plant the Peppers


So I just got done planting peppers for the garden. I had some success last year with growing peppers from seed so this year I really went for it. For starters I did go with a red bell pepper and it’s the biggest pepper start I have. I know BORING! Here’s the good stuff: I’ve got some Jimmy Nardello’s peppers started. These are typically fried with onions and sausage for sandwiches.

 


I’ve also started some Jalapenos. I chose a species that is not so hot but makes up for it with an improved flavor profile.

 

The Atris Hybrid is an Italian bullhorn type pepper. These are also typically fried but they’re sweet enough to use like a regular bell pepper.

 

I love pickled peppers and I’ve planted a ton of cherry peppers to take advantage of this. I first experimented with pickling last year and I’ve been surprised and excited by how easy it is to get some fantastic pickles.

 

Finally I’ve planted some Count Dracula peppers. I don’t know what they taste like and I don’t care. These are coolest looking peppers ever. The leaves of this pepper are a deep jet black. Purple flowers turn into black peppers. The peppers turn a blood red color when ripened. I can’t wait to see these!

 

I’ll have pictures when there is something to show off. Till then!

Alex

No comments:

Post a Comment