Chuck - Hot Pepper questions

[Chuck]

What could I put down that would kill the weeds for a year so the guy never has to spray around my place again?

Nothing will stop weeds growing for a year except plastic. Are you in some kind of homeowners assoc. or on a golf course or something.

 

[The Zen Master]

The prices for fresh hot peppers (that one cannot get in HEB) are impressive!

 

[The Zen Master]

Nothing will stop weeds growing for a year except plastic. Are you in some kind of homeowners assoc. or on a golf course or something.

Not a golf course but yes, someone else hires the grounds keepers. Nothing snooty I assure you!

 

[Chuck]

Not a golf course but yes, someone else hires the grounds keepers. Nothing snooty I assure you!

I guess you could do your own spraying and post a sign. Or talk to the idiot if he speaks English.

 

[The Zen Master]

He only speaks English when it serves his need.

 

[vette-kid]

I would talk to him, or whoever hires him.

 

[headfullofbees]

Chuck - does your watering advise apply to my location too?

Many chillies are native to Mexico; think about conditions there.
Sweet peppers need more water. My rule of thumb is, if put your index finger into the soil, to the second joint, and it comes out dry, you need to water.

 

[headfullofbees]

I overwinter 1 plant for 1 year because, although they produce less fruit in subsequent years, they produce earlier.
When the first year peppers fruit, I thank the overwintered plant, and let it go to plant heaven, as it's often not so good then.