A sampling of today's harvest

Blueaussi · August 11, 2009

They just look so pretty in a basket.

Hm, so, let's see, that's red and yellow pimento, Redskin, Cherry Chocolate, Hawaiian Sweet Hots, Lemon Drop, Dedo De Mocha, Zavory, Pimiento De Cheiro, Melrose, Bishop's Hat, Kalidescope, Aji Angelo, Pilange, and Cobanero. I think that's all. Oh, wait, there's an Aji Panca in there, somewhere.

And, my supervisors. The dogs said it was too hot and ducked back inside.Harvest5043.jpg

Barbee · August 11, 2009

How pretty that all looks! Conatiner grown, in ground, or mix of the two?

Blueaussi · August 11, 2009

Mostly in ground. I have a few in containers, like the Bolivian Habanero next to Fiddler, but I've got about 45 or 50 in the ground.

remy · August 12, 2009

I didn't realize you were growing so many varieties. That basket looks great!
I've got lots of green peppers thought my one dog ate a few that would probably of had color by now

. I had to move my pots of pepper plants. I did just pick my first Purple Beauty last night and was so excited to see there are a few more almost ripe ones on the way!
Remy

ddsack · August 12, 2009

Nice batch of peppers! Looks like your supervisors are doing a good job too. I know a ginger tom cat whose name actually is The Supervisor. (not mine, a friend's)

veggie babe · August 13, 2009

great looking peppers, how do you pickle them for future use?

neva

Blueaussi · August 13, 2009

I don't pickle them much. I prefer freezing, drying, and making poppers or concentrates. If I do decide to pickle a few, I pull out the Ball Blue Book of Preserving and follow the directions. I've been tempted to play around with some different kinds of vinegar, like malt or Balsamic; but there never seems to be time.

Oh, and of course, this time of year, I use a lot of them fresh. Last night's supper was stuffed, grilled peppers. I stuffed all the cherry looking ones and couple of Bishop's Hat peppers with some pico de gallo and cheese.

svalli · August 13, 2009

Looks absolutely fantastic harvest!

Lemon Drop flakes are great on grilled fish.

stormymater · August 13, 2009

What's that BIG red-orange non wrinkled scotch bonnetty- looking one around 2 o'clock? It piques my interests! Beautiful basket full!
We had a late start with our peppers but they are coming in like champs (so glad to get a harvest before we get a blow here). This weekend begins pepper picking down here - the Bulgarian carrots are turning orange & the jalapenos & serranos are big with a few red ones. Messillas are still green (but getting huge) as are all the habs except for those wonderful Trinidad Perfumes which are ripening up wonderfully. The Kung Pao hybrids are turning red & the plants are almost 3 feet tall & covered with peppers - will be drying those babies. The Giant Marconis & the Fish peppers are slow - we'll see what we get there.

Blueaussi · August 13, 2009

The Bishop's Hat? It has a lot of names, but that's the one I call it.

http://www.thechileman.org/results.p...&submit=Search

http://www.chileplants.com/search.as...Button=Pressed

It's a lot of fun to grow, and not just because it's so silly looking. I love to slice the top off and stuff and grill it. The little wings make it stable when it's on the grill.

stormymater · August 13, 2009

Hmmmm... adding to next year's list already - Thanks!

Blueaussi · August 13, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by svalli

Looks absolutely fantastic harvest!

Lemon Drop flakes are great on grilled fish.

I love using them fresh! I chop them into stir fries to brighten the flavors.

RJ_Hythloday · August 20, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueaussi

They just look so pretty in a basket.

You're right they do! I've only made one batch of chili and a few batches of poppers this year. Lots of jals near ready to be picked for another big batch or two of poppers.

Barryblushes · August 20, 2009

Nice pics Blue.I live about an hour from Chile Plants and got four kinds of Habs from them,that did fantastic.I highly recommend them.I like the Bishop's Crown,looks like another pepper to try.

Barry

Blueaussi · August 21, 2009

Oh, I hate you! I would love to be able to visit Cross Country for a tour! I do order from them just about every year, they have wonderful plants.

August 11, 2009	#2
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	How pretty that all looks! Conatiner grown, in ground, or mix of the two? __________________ *Barbee*

August 12, 2009	#4
remy Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Z6 WNY Posts: 2,354	I didn't realize you were growing so many varieties. That basket looks great! I've got lots of green peppers thought my one dog ate a few that would probably of had color by now. I had to move my pots of pepper plants. I did just pick my first Purple Beauty last night and was so excited to see there are a few more almost ripe ones on the way! Remy __________________ "I wake to sleep and take my waking slow" -Theodore Roethke Yes, we have a great party for WNY/Ontario tomato growers every year on Grand Island! Owner of The Sample Seed Shop

August 12, 2009	#5
ddsack Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota - zone 3 Posts: 3,220	Nice batch of peppers! Looks like your supervisors are doing a good job too. I know a ginger tom cat whose name actually is The Supervisor. (not mine, a friend's) __________________ Dee **************

August 13, 2009	#7
Blueaussi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Zone 8a Posts: 1,205	I don't pickle them much. I prefer freezing, drying, and making poppers or concentrates. If I do decide to pickle a few, I pull out the Ball Blue Book of Preserving and follow the directions. I've been tempted to play around with some different kinds of vinegar, like malt or Balsamic; but there never seems to be time. Oh, and of course, this time of year, I use a lot of them fresh. Last night's supper was stuffed, grilled peppers. I stuffed all the cherry looking ones and couple of Bishop's Hat peppers with some pico de gallo and cheese. Last edited by Blueaussi; August 13, 2009 at 08:25 AM. Reason: afterthought

August 13, 2009	#8
svalli Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Vaasa, Finland, latitude N 63° Posts: 838	Looks absolutely fantastic harvest! Lemon Drop flakes are great on grilled fish. __________________ "I only want to live in peace, plant potatoes and dream." - Moomin-troll by Tove Jansson

August 13, 2009	#6
veggie babe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: east texas Posts: 686	great looking peppers, how do you pickle them for future use? neva

August 13, 2009	#9
stormymater Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleasure Island, NC 8a Posts: 1,162	What's that BIG red-orange non wrinkled scotch bonnetty- looking one around 2 o'clock? It piques my interests! Beautiful basket full! We had a late start with our peppers but they are coming in like champs (so glad to get a harvest before we get a blow here). This weekend begins pepper picking down here - the Bulgarian carrots are turning orange & the jalapenos & serranos are big with a few red ones. Messillas are still green (but getting huge) as are all the habs except for those wonderful Trinidad Perfumes which are ripening up wonderfully. The Kung Pao hybrids are turning red & the plants are almost 3 feet tall & covered with peppers - will be drying those babies. The Giant Marconis & the Fish peppers are slow - we'll see what we get there.

August 20, 2009	#14
Barryblushes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 150	Nice pics Blue.I live about an hour from Chile Plants and got four kinds of Habs from them,that did fantastic.I highly recommend them.I like the Bishop's Crown,looks like another pepper to try. Barry

August 21, 2009	#15
Blueaussi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Zone 8a Posts: 1,205	Oh, I hate you! I would love to be able to visit Cross Country for a tour! I do order from them just about every year, they have wonderful plants.