These peppers have long been my favorite splurge at our amazing downtown farmer's market. I found them this spring while seed shopping, and though I am quite the novice gardener, I couldn't resist. The packet made it clear that these peppers need plenty of heat to grow, so they needed to be started indoors in the spring. Luckily I had enough sense to plant a test batch, because they all died. As did the second test batch. The third batch had a few survivors, and only six have become actual living, producing plants.
The interesting thing about these peppers is that they are known as a culinary Russian roulette; most are sweet and completely mild, while the occasional few will be insanely hot. So far I have had 14...all mild! Honestly, I really don't want them spicy - the mild ones are so good! You just fry them in olive oil and sprinkle with salt. But it would be a little satisfying to get just one spicy one, once!
3 comments:
Mmmmm, my favorite...love, love, love. Sabrina
Yes, I have you to thank for introducing me! Hoping to get a few more before the end of whatever you call this season!
you need to roast them more. try grilling then sautee quickly in a little oil. also, see if you can find maldon sea salt. the crystals don't dissolve and add some crunch. -h
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