tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post8258108940407111512..comments2024-03-27T22:32:32.190-04:00Comments on Granny Sue's News and Reviews: A Peck or Two of Unpickled PeppersGranny Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-89386052673497374452009-08-22T23:23:45.604-04:002009-08-22T23:23:45.604-04:00They're called lilac peppers, Jai, but I'm...They're called lilac peppers, Jai, but I'm sure they have a more specific name than that. There are so many kinds of peppers--this year we have chilis, gypsy, lilac, the standard green bell, banana...there are a couple others I can't remember. This year it seems that my best crops are from the plants I raised in the greenhouse. Which makes me happy.<br /><br />Peppers like it hot and dry. They like rich soil, but sandy too so clay soils aren't great for them. Our soil has a lot of sand (hence "Sandyville" named after Sandy Creek) mixed with the clay, and it drains fast. It's great for peppers, usually for tomatoes, but a struggle with plants that prefer a lot of water. In a dry year, we have to mulch and water regularly.<br /><br />As it turned out, we made grape jelly and dill pickles instead of dealing with the peppers. They're on tomorrow's schedule. There's also a half-bushel of lemon cucumbers waiting for me to do something with them.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-75975007612368250472009-08-22T17:08:50.323-04:002009-08-22T17:08:50.323-04:00Hmmm, they look delicious! Is that a purple pepper...Hmmm, they look delicious! Is that a purple pepper I see? I've never seen that breed before. Does it have a particular name?<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-26242403542345616722009-08-22T16:41:00.306-04:002009-08-22T16:41:00.306-04:00Sounds like a Not So Fun day...but productive! I n...Sounds like a Not So Fun day...but productive! I never have had great luck with peppers so this bounty looks great!Country Whispershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525399460066950231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-74178656927798239602009-08-22T15:57:44.102-04:002009-08-22T15:57:44.102-04:00Why oh why can I not get peppers to grow in my gar...Why oh why can I not get peppers to grow in my garden? Not enough water? To much water? It is driving me crazy! tmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-16516761509782377172009-08-22T11:56:54.701-04:002009-08-22T11:56:54.701-04:00Oh I love these veggies! Great pics of them! Now...Oh I love these veggies! Great pics of them! Now that I'm working a "regular" job part time in addition to my business, I have to wonder how you do all that you do!!! I mean, working, story telling, traveling, gardening, canning!!! I'm amazed!<br />BWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-4480153529575209112009-08-22T10:03:35.719-04:002009-08-22T10:03:35.719-04:00Lots of work but come winter all that work will be...Lots of work but come winter all that work will be appreciated. Those are some beautiful peppers!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947681055574897580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-33034807165819003622009-08-22T08:01:03.004-04:002009-08-22T08:01:03.004-04:00Janet, you're right--with a summer garden ther...Janet, you're right--with a summer garden there is always something to do. Ours is not looking so pretty now after the heat this past week or so, but the peppers are loving it. I don't think I'll have any more tomatoes to can, but the second planting cucumbers are bearing now so maybe more pickles to do. Wish I had your berry patch!Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-52465864073919746732009-08-22T04:44:00.592-04:002009-08-22T04:44:00.592-04:00Our work never gets done, does it? I need to make ...Our work never gets done, does it? I need to make a list when I get back up after while, so I can maybe get half of the things I need to get done finished today. I need to put up tomatoes, pick berries, pick grapes and our bathroom needs painting (this will probably not get done)after having a new tub put in. Don't work too hard. Your peppers look pretty!Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.com