Re: [CH] PEPPERS AND SHADE V8 #502

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> Although C. chinense look wilty in very hot weather, they never seem
> to suffer long term damage. I leave mine out unshaded to suffer and
> make more cap!

Never had any problem with C. Chinese (red savina) wilting or suffering from to
much sun. However most of my Chiles are irrigated with a soaker hose system.
They grow to 4 foot tall and spread to over 3 foot around. Usually plant rows 4
foot apart. By late summer they are so thick, the field looks like a solid mass
of green foliage, a small pepper forest. I often crawl on hands and knees
between rows to pick from the lower branches and escape the heat from the
direct sun light. Feels 20 degrees cooler under the leaves. Due to the large
leaf cover the soil looses less moisture and is cooler than the rest of the
garden. The lower leaves get plenty of shade.

We also grow Manzano. They due well in a shady area (here in the high temps and
humidity of VA). They only receive direct sun light for about 3 hours a day.
Also use irrigation system with tons of mulch to keep the soil cool. They
need/like cooler temps. In the past 5 years we have only had 1 year that was a
bumper crop. Had a little cool spell just at the peak of blossom flush and tons
of fruit set. Their beautiful, long lasting, blue flowers and dark green fuzzy
leaves make them my favorite looking Chile plants.

Enjoy the heat,
Uncle Steve

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