Re: [CH] Hey!
pepperdean (pepperdean@erols.com)
Tue, 13 Apr 1999 18:39:18 -0400
I've used pots of about 24-28" in diameter for three years on my deck with
great results. Bought them at Costco for cheap. I had six pots last year
with three plants in each - serranos, jalapenos, salsa peppers, chocolate,
purple, and red habs. Had hundreds of healthy peppers
Pepperdean
----- Original Message -----
From: <MReese4943@aol.com>
To: <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 1:22 AM
Subject: [CH] Hey!
> I have a real pepper growing question...
>
> Due to space and soil challenges (small yard, clay!) I like to grow almost
> everything in pots. The recent discussions of plants in clusters has me
> interested however, since my jalapenos last year were feeble to say the
> least...two plants and only enough to make a little pepper sauce and two
good
> batches of Mexican cornbread. But the serrano planted by the dog's water
> dish in the ground went gangbusters, and is blooming again. Has anyone
tried
> using big pots and putting more than one plant in? I do plan on trying
> bigger pots this year for my peppers...but ground space isn't really
> possible. Too much danger from hubby's weed whacker for one thing.
>
> Any good peppers in pots clues?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Marilyn
>
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