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Re: pepper plants

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Michael,

I attempted to grow pepper and tomatoes from seed. My attempts 
failed because I didn't have a set up that allowed for enough light 
and heat for the peppers.  I think my cat didn't help much either.  
<g> I ended up using plants. I planted red and yellow peppers. 
 I can't believe how well they have done.  We have been eating reds 
and yellows now for about 2 months, and if I can figure out how to 
extend their season, we will still be getting peppers, as my plants 
are still setting flowers.

Next year I would like to plant even more varieties. I have gotten 
so spoiled by the flavor of the colored peppers, that my family and 
I don't really care for the plain green peppers anymore.  

My peppers are planted in raised beds, filled with black dirt and 
have compost added. I ran out of compost very early, so I wasn't 
able to amend very often. I seemed to notice that the peppers did 
better for me when I let them get really dry, almost to the point of 
wilting.  

Hth, and if you have any more questions, fire away.

Holly
holly zone 5
zacwinic@mail.netnitco.net


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