Peppers
· Wrinkled 3-4 inch long fruits are very hot.
· These fruits are best used fresh or dried in sauces.
· For the connoisseur, try them stuffed with a variety of cheeses.
· Shelter plants outside for a week before planting.
· Plant 18-24 inches apart in rows which are 2-3 feet apart.
· Plants require sun and well-drained soil.
· Plant with top of root ball ½ inch below the soil.
· Harvest 70 days after plants are set out.
Sweet Banana
· Long, tapered fruits begin as light green to yellow and change to orange and red.
· Delicious in sauces, fried, or in salads.
· These are also good when stuffed with cheeses or meats.
· Set plants 15-18 inches apart in rows which are 2-3 feet apart.
· Plant in a sunny area in well-drained soil with root ball ½ inch below the soil surface.
· Water as needed by soaking the ground around the plants and fertilize lighting as fruits emerge.
· Harvest 72 days after plants are set out.
Hot Ancho (Poblano)
· Ancho peppers are the dried version of Poblano, or "people" peppers.
· Their flavor is somewhat sweet and somewhat raisin-like, with medium heat.
· Peppers are dark rusty red when mature.
· The heart-shaped pepper is 4 inches long and tapered on the end.
· Ancho peppers can be strung on ropes and made into wreaths.
· Sun: Full Sun
· Sowing Method: Indoor Sow
· Days to Maturity: 65 days
· Height: 18-24 inches
· Spread: 16 inches
Sweet Pepper – California Wonder
· Particularly good for stuffing, but also tasty enough for salads, California wonder is an excellent sweet bell for cold climates.
· In longer season climates, peppers turn bright red after maturing.
· Excellent for the freezer.
· More vitamin C than an orange!
· Days to Maturity: 75
· When to Sow Outside: 3 to 4 weeks after last frost.
· Soil temperature should be at least 65 degrees and outside temperature should be at least 70 degrees.
· Row Spacing: 2'
· Days to Emerge: 10 – 25
· Plant 18" apart
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