At the beginning of this week I made a confession to Tom. I informed him that I ordered more seeds. He responded with, "Is there room in the garden?" (What a silly question, I say!)
"Well, no... But that is what this pot that I also just bought, is for!" I answered while motioning to the pot.
He just laughed. Every year the porch gets more and more crowded with pots of "overflow" seedlings, so I think he is getting used to it! These particular seeds were an impulse buy (something I rarely do outside the gardening realm) for a friend. And while some like it hot, there are also those who like it BURNING. I am not one of those, but my friend Jesse, absolutely LOVES all things fire. So when I happened across some Bhut Jolokia seeds, I jumped at the chance to get some. Which I admit, is a bit insane!
Bhut Jolokia peppers are also known as Ghost Peppers or Naga Jolokia and have a SHU (Scoville Heat Units) rating of about 855,000. They were once rated as the hottest chili in the world by Guinness World Records, but have since fallen to third place. For a comparison, Jalapeños normally fall between 2,000 and 5,000 SHU; and Habañeros between 200,000 and 500,000 SHU. So we are talking about a fire in your mouth, don't touch without gloves type pepper. Just what Jesse loves. However, I have heard these peppers can be difficult to grow, so I am crossing my fingers that they make it from seed through fruiting. I will keep you informed as to how it goes!
At left you can see the pepper flat that I planted this week. Included in the flat are (in no particular order): Habañero, Peter Pepper, Rooster Spur, Super Chili, Jalapeño, Serraño, Garden Salsa, Mariachi Hybrid, Yolo Wonder, Fat 'N' Sassy, Sweet Hungarian mix called Yummy Blend (for my parents!), and the sticks with a ghost and the word BOO on them, are where the Bhut Jolokia peppers will go. You may notice that there are four empty spots with no sticks on the far left. Those may end up being more peppers.... Once again, NO there is no room left in the garden. However, I received free seeds with my Bhut Jolokia order, and I hate to let the cayenne pepper seeds go to waste! Yes, I think I need to join an over-planters anonymous group. Or maybe start one!
And speaking of planting, (or was it over-planting?), the next items on my list to get started indoors are celery, leeks, and red cabbage. That is a task that should be completed by Monday at the latest. You may remember that I have had green onions growing now for a few weeks, and you are probably wondering what is happening with them. Well, I am not entirely sure. At first they were doing REALLY well! Standing up straight and enjoying life to it's fullest. Then, they fell. Just bent over and took a nap. I thought maybe I over watered them, so I stopped all water and vented the tall lid that is on them. I have been watching them, and they have started making second leaves and those leaves are once again reaching for the sky (or ceiling as the case may be). So did I kill them? Are the coming back to life? We shall see. I am hoping they rebound and do well, but I fear I may have messed this one up. This is the first time I am growing onions, and I know they can be difficult, so that may be what I am coming up against. Here's hoping they make it!
Bhut Jolokia peppers are also known as Ghost Peppers or Naga Jolokia and have a SHU (Scoville Heat Units) rating of about 855,000. They were once rated as the hottest chili in the world by Guinness World Records, but have since fallen to third place. For a comparison, Jalapeños normally fall between 2,000 and 5,000 SHU; and Habañeros between 200,000 and 500,000 SHU. So we are talking about a fire in your mouth, don't touch without gloves type pepper. Just what Jesse loves. However, I have heard these peppers can be difficult to grow, so I am crossing my fingers that they make it from seed through fruiting. I will keep you informed as to how it goes!
And speaking of planting, (or was it over-planting?), the next items on my list to get started indoors are celery, leeks, and red cabbage. That is a task that should be completed by Monday at the latest. You may remember that I have had green onions growing now for a few weeks, and you are probably wondering what is happening with them. Well, I am not entirely sure. At first they were doing REALLY well! Standing up straight and enjoying life to it's fullest. Then, they fell. Just bent over and took a nap. I thought maybe I over watered them, so I stopped all water and vented the tall lid that is on them. I have been watching them, and they have started making second leaves and those leaves are once again reaching for the sky (or ceiling as the case may be). So did I kill them? Are the coming back to life? We shall see. I am hoping they rebound and do well, but I fear I may have messed this one up. This is the first time I am growing onions, and I know they can be difficult, so that may be what I am coming up against. Here's hoping they make it!
Well, I've never heard of an over planters anonymous but there is a first for everything. I'm pleased that you're considering your friend Jessie, and his love for 'liking it hot.'I'm guessing he might not be the only one who wants to try some of the 'hot stuff.' As far as those onions, whose to say they won't make it. I know you'll give them your best shot even if it's through a second coming....tee hee.
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