Capsicum annuum
DESCRIPTION
These small pepper plants grow about 2 feet tall and are loaded with tiny hot chilis that ripen from yellow to purple to orange to red. This is a variety originally from Myanmar/Burma.
PROVENANCE
This is Oshkosh-grown seed originally acquired from Truelove Seeds. Jason Mills is currently the local Seed Steward.
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Start indoors in early April for June transplant. Provide 18 to 24 inches of space between plants. Especially if your garden gets wind damage, peppers benefit from staking, since these plants can produce heavy loads of fruits.
SEED SAVING
Peppers need to be isolated from pollinators in order to produce true-to-type seeds in urban environments. This can be done with fine mesh netting over entire plants or individual flowers/flower clusters.
CULINARY USE
Used in Southeast Asian cuisine such as curries and soups.
PRESERVING THE HARVEST
Cooked prepared foods using chilis can be frozen. The chilis can also be dried for later use.