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Re: Barren Pepper Plants

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From: <Al782@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: Barren Pepper Plants
> Hi all,
> I may be an old wives tale.  I don't see how it could happen either, but
we
> have had some pretty hot bell peppers a couple of years.  Anyone have any
> scientific reason for why bell peppers would end up hot?
> Bonnie C.
> Mt. zone 5 Ut. USA

Environmental conditions can have an effect on the hotness of a pepper.
An isolated plant can be more or less hot depending on the contidions
it was raised under.  Someone earlier mentioned mild Jalapenos.  I had
the same thing happen.  Jalapenos grown out of season (inside artificial
light cool temps) were quite mild.  Jalapenos grown closer to season
(still inside, but light from window and warmer temps) were hotter.
When I transplanted them backoutsite they got nice and toasty.
Of course it could have something to do with yield...  My mildest
peppers were always the slowest to grow (IMHO due to conditions) and
my yields were low.  My hottest peppers were fastest to grow and
the plant was generally much more productive...

In my case I am a wimp.  When cooking with peppers (until very
recently) I always remove all the seeds and membranes.  So that
rules out (in my case) cross pollinated seeds being the culprit.
(not saying that wouldn't make those peppers seem more or
less warm.  Just that I composted that part of the experiment)


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