[12 Dec 2009 | 3 Comments | 5,289 views]
Jalapeno Pepper Basics: Growing Jalapenos 101

Growing jalapeno peppers can be done by starting them from seed, or by purchasing Organic Plants from a nursery. Of all the hot pepper varieties, jalapeno peppers are most popular. The seeds are named after their place of origin in Mexico and are one of the most important cash crops in this country. Hotness of these peppers lies anywhere between 2,500 to 10,000 Scoville units. For comparison, the heat index of common sweet green peppers is zero, while the hottest peppers measure around 300,000 Scoville units or more.

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[1 Mar 2010 | No Comment | 644 views]
Tomato Jalapeno Sauce

This tomato jalapeno sauce is used to top the jalapeno pepper rellenos from the last post. This and a bit of shredded cheese will make it look and taste as delicious as the picture looks.
Stuff You’ll Need
You will need 4 tomatoes, 1/4 of an onion, 1 garlic clove, 2 jalapenos, the seeds and veins from the jalapeno rellenos(the ones I said not to throw away), some olive oil and one 8oz. can of tomato sauce.
 
Step One
Cut the tomatoes, onion and jalapenos into small chunks. You don’t have …

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[26 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 1,005 views]
Jalapeño Pepper Rellenos

I love chiles rellenos. One of my favorite dishes to this day, which isn’t great for my lactose intolerance, but so worth the pain. While I was playing mad scientist in my kitchen I had the the brilliant idea of combining one of my favorite foods with one of my favorite peppers. As much as I love and favor the habanero pepper, there’s no way I would do this with habaneros.
Jalapeño pepper rellenos are almost like jalapeño pepper poppers(say that real fast ten times), but with my Mexicanness melded in. …

All About Hot Peppers and Growing Pepper Plants, Hydroponic Gardening »

[25 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 1,129 views]
Using a Cost-Effective Fluorescent Growing Light to Grow Your Hot Peppers

After your pepper seeds push through the soil (germinate), your seedlings need a light source that provides the heat they require to keep thriving. Lighting can be a bit tricky because too much light burns the tender seedling foliage and not enough light interferes with the growth. Although special grow lamps can be expensive, you can use a cost-effective fluorescent growing light to give your young peppers the boost they need during this critical growth phase.
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Fluorescent Grow Lights
These 4 foot long lamps are an ideal source of artificial light …