Re: [CH] Containers and Peppers
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Sat, 20 Mar 1999 08:47:15 -0600
Rosemary-
In my experience, the average yield for powder is 10:1, ten pounds of raw
peppers make 1 pound of powder. This is modified slightly by the
thickness of the meat and the internal structure. The Ajis and habs might
go 11:1, while the C. Pubescens might go 9:1. I grind the seeds as well
and this also affects the yield a little, since seeds are less water than
the rest of the pod, and therefore lose less weight. A large pod full of
seeds increases the yield slightly. Sauces vary with the mix you choose.
You may get other opinions from the CHs group, many of whom really are
experts in the business and have done a lot more research.
Calvin
Rosemary Basil wrote:
> Great idea, Debra! Did you test your soil? I hear that's real
> important.
> You know someone local just mentioned to me another advantage to
> container growing of peppers is that we get torrential rains down here
> often. So you can control a lot in containers. Of course if you need
> humungous yields like you might, to make hot sauce, salsas, and
> powders you may need more than is feasible in containers too. I'm kind
> of curious as to how many peppers it takes (or plants) to produce how
> much hot sause or powder. Any formulas on this from anyone here?
> Good luck on your experiment, Debra, hope you'll keep in touch with
> your results!
> Buena suerte amiga!
> Rose
>
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