Learning About Peppers

AlittleSalt · November 5, 2014

I have learned that the pepper variety readily available nearby that is labeled as, "Ancho" is really a Poblano. I've looked for 4 years for Poblano pepper transplants in our local area without ever finding them. People around here call them Ancho even though Ancho is a dried Poblano. I figured a dried Ancho came from a pepper named "Ancho" Here's a link I should have clicked on long ago http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/glossary/g/Ancho.htm

Tonight, I learned that the other type pepper I have been unsuccessfully looking for - for the same 4 years, "Cherry Pepper" is actually called, "Pimento"

Again, I thought Pimentos were those sweet peppers in a tiny glass jar that you mix with cheeses and mayo to make Pimento cheese. Cherry tomatoes are the round/heart shaped pepper we used to buy pickled in gallon glass jar.

When I started gardening in 2010, there were three varieties of peppers I wanted to grow more than all others. Anaheim/Hatch, Poblano, and Cherry peppers. I grew up eating those 3 even more than jalapenos and bell peppers. Everyone in my family loves those three. I wish I had taken gardening more seriously. I have been using gardening as therapy through it being a hobby - instead of taking tons of pain meds for RSD (Nerve Disease).

Learning is fun and enlightening but it can also make you feel ... uninformed and even uneducated at times.

I am glad Worth told me I need to get ready to start pepper seeds in a month or so. I have learned a lot so far. Next spring/summer/fall there will be Anchos and Pimentos aplenty in my garden. I wish I had known 4 years ago.

Dutch · November 5, 2014

These Sweet Apple peppers that are grew this year are a pimento type.
Dutch

AlittleSalt · November 6, 2014

Beautiful peppers, are they Alma Paprika Pepper (Sweet Apple)
2000 - 3000 Scovilles. I looked them up earlier tonight.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Alma...o&ved=0CCcQsAQ

Cole_Robbie · November 6, 2014

The Poblano variety I grow is called Ancho 101. They were not hot at all in wet weather, but the very last ones I picked in the dry late summer had a fair amount of heat. In this pic, they are the dark green pepper on the left side: http://i.imgur.com/H9l5C1B.jpg

AlittleSalt · November 6, 2014

I like how peppers change like that. I think I will enjoy growing Ancho/Poblano a lot.

In a different thread here, I explained how our Serrano peppers are really hot when they are green, and when they turn red, they are nowhere near as hot and they get sort of sweet. I read that sriracha is at least 25% red Serrano pepper. While I don't like sriracha - I do like one of the ingredients.

I have read many threads from when Tomatoville got started. I understand why tomatoes and peppers were such a popular topic. Add onions and Herbs - you got my full attention.

guruofgardens · November 6, 2014

Look up the 'Cherry Bomb' peppers, both red and chocolate to see their size and see if this is close to what you're looking for. I've grown both and like the chocolate ones better than the red ones. The pepper is good for stuffing for appetizers. Seeds? They produce lots! If you'd like to try the chocolates, just let me know.

kayrobbins · November 6, 2014

Now that you are really getting into peppers you might want to read Dave Dewitt's book. The only problem with book is that it makes you want to grow more and more peppers. When I read his list of the top 100 peppers I realized I only grow six of them.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-C...5273451&sr=1-5

peppero · November 6, 2014

PEPPERMANIA; A WONDERFUL AFFLICTION.

Dutch · November 6, 2014

Salt, My source for the Sweet Apple peppers was Johnny's. Here is a thread about:
http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...ighlight=apple
Dutch

AlittleSalt · November 6, 2014

Dutch, is there any heat to them? I watched a video that said they are not hot at all and taste wonderful. A good one to pick and eat in the garden. Does that sound like yours?

Dutch · November 6, 2014

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Dutch, is there any heat to them? I watched a video that said they are not hot at all and taste wonderful. A good one to pick and eat in the garden. Does that sound like yours?

Yep. Just a hint of heat
Dutch

AlittleSalt · November 6, 2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

Look up the 'Cherry Bomb' peppers, both red and chocolate to see their size and see if this is close to what you're looking for. I've grown both and like the chocolate ones better than the red ones. The pepper is good for stuffing for appetizers. Seeds? They produce lots! If you'd like to try the chocolates, just let me know.

I had already read a lot about the red Cherry Bomb Peppers, but had never heard of the Chocolate variety. I found this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNL66oSqYkM About 9 minutes into the video is where the Chocolate taste test starts.

My wife watched the video with me and she liked the part about the Chocolate one most. I tried finding more info online but mostly got pictures. I would like to grow the Cherry Bomb Chocolate.

guruofgardens · November 6, 2014

ALittleSalt - I'll send you seeds for the chocolate cherry bomb when we return from vacation since I'm sure you start your seeds earlier than I do. If I can find some 'older' red cherry bomb seeds, I'll let you know.

AlittleSalt · January 8, 2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by guruofgardens

ALittleSalt - I'll send you seeds for the chocolate cherry bomb when we return from vacation since I'm sure you start your seeds earlier than I do. If I can find some 'older' red cherry bomb seeds, I'll let you know.

I forgot about PM-ing you after your vacation. I did get seeds for both Chocolate Cherry Bomb and Cherry Bomb in the MMMM.

Cherry Bomb is 2,500 - 5,000 Scoville. Is Chocolate Cherry Bomb in that same Scoville range?

Thanks

guruofgardens · January 8, 2015

I'm glad you received both cherry bomb seeds. I call the peppers 'mild' since they really don't have much heat compared to whatever else I grow.

Try both. I know the chocolate ones produce a LOT of seeds close to the stem. I think they get sweeter the darker brown they are. Very nice to stuff for hors d'oeuvres.

Plus the plants are very forgiving. I grow them in pots - sun in the AM, shade 12-4, except for a few rogue plants that tough it out in the full sun.

Let us know if you like them.

November 5, 2014	#1
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Learning About Peppers I have learned that the pepper variety readily available nearby that is labeled as, "Ancho" is really a Poblano. I've looked for 4 years for Poblano pepper transplants in our local area without ever finding them. People around here call them Ancho even though Ancho is a dried Poblano. I figured a dried Ancho came from a pepper named "Ancho" Here's a link I should have clicked on long ago http://culinaryarts.about.com/od/glossary/g/Ancho.htm Tonight, I learned that the other type pepper I have been unsuccessfully looking for - for the same 4 years, "Cherry Pepper" is actually called, "Pimento" Again, I thought Pimentos were those sweet peppers in a tiny glass jar that you mix with cheeses and mayo to make Pimento cheese. Cherry tomatoes are the round/heart shaped pepper we used to buy pickled in gallon glass jar. When I started gardening in 2010, there were three varieties of peppers I wanted to grow more than all others. Anaheim/Hatch, Poblano, and Cherry peppers. I grew up eating those 3 even more than jalapenos and bell peppers. Everyone in my family loves those three. I wish I had taken gardening more seriously. I have been using gardening as therapy through it being a hobby - instead of taking tons of pain meds for RSD (Nerve Disease). Learning is fun and enlightening but it can also make you feel ... uninformed and even uneducated at times. I am glad Worth told me I need to get ready to start pepper seeds in a month or so. I have learned a lot so far. Next spring/summer/fall there will be Anchos and Pimentos aplenty in my garden. I wish I had known 4 years ago.

November 6, 2014	#3
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Beautiful peppers, are they Alma Paprika Pepper (Sweet Apple) 2000 - 3000 Scovilles. I looked them up earlier tonight. https://www.google.com/search?q=Alma...o&ved=0CCcQsAQ Last edited by AlittleSalt; November 6, 2014 at 12:25 AM.

November 6, 2014	#9
Dutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.E. Wisconsin Zone 5b Posts: 1,831	Salt, My source for the Sweet Apple peppers was Johnny's. Here is a thread about: http://www.tomatoville.com/showthrea...ighlight=apple Dutch __________________ "Discretion is the better part of valor" Charles Churchill The intuitive mind is a gift, and the rational mind is a faithful servant. But we have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (paraphrased) Albert Einstein I come from a long line of sod busters, spanning back several centuries.

November 6, 2014	#4
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	The Poblano variety I grow is called Ancho 101. They were not hot at all in wet weather, but the very last ones I picked in the dry late summer had a fair amount of heat. In this pic, they are the dark green pepper on the left side: http://i.imgur.com/H9l5C1B.jpg

November 6, 2014	#6
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	Look up the 'Cherry Bomb' peppers, both red and chocolate to see their size and see if this is close to what you're looking for. I've grown both and like the chocolate ones better than the red ones. The pepper is good for stuffing for appetizers. Seeds? They produce lots! If you'd like to try the chocolates, just let me know.

November 6, 2014	#7
kayrobbins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 820	Now that you are really getting into peppers you might want to read Dave Dewitt's book. The only problem with book is that it makes you want to grow more and more peppers. When I read his list of the top 100 peppers I realized I only grow six of them. http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-C...5273451&sr=1-5

November 6, 2014	#8
peppero Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: selmer, tn Posts: 2,944	PEPPERMANIA; A WONDERFUL AFFLICTION.

January 8, 2015	#15
guruofgardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2008 Location: zone 5 Colorado Posts: 942	I'm glad you received both cherry bomb seeds. I call the peppers 'mild' since they really don't have much heat compared to whatever else I grow. Try both. I know the chocolate ones produce a LOT of seeds close to the stem. I think they get sweeter the darker brown they are. Very nice to stuff for hors d'oeuvres. Plus the plants are very forgiving. I grow them in pots - sun in the AM, shade 12-4, except for a few rogue plants that tough it out in the full sun. Let us know if you like them.