Re: [CH] Question on potted chile plants.
Dave Anderson (chilehead@tough-love.com)
Mon, 8 Jul 2002 15:02:54 -0700
The small ones like Thais and other cayenne types ripen the fastest. I think
Charlston Cayenne is listed at about 50 days while Habanero types can take from
120 to 150 days. Banana and Nu Mex types like Anaheim will fall somewhere in
between.
Dave Anderson
TLCC
http://www.tough-love.com
> I have a question about my potted chile plants: Why are my Thai plants
> producing more fruit (that is ripening faster) than either my banana pepper,
> Anaheim or habanero plants?
>
> Consider this: all plants have been grown under the same weather conditions.
> Here in Michigan, we had a great deal of late spring rain. However, the
> last five or six weeks have been fairly dry. I do water the plants on a
> daily basis; all foliage appears to be happy and healthy.
>
> I do know that habs take longer to grow than other peppers. However, I do
> feel that I should be seeing more action from the banana and Anaheim pepper
> plants.
>
> Looks like there will be lots of stir fry with Thai peppers at the Dog
> House. WOOF!