Re: [CH] When to Pick Peppers

Doug Irvine (dougandmarie@shaw.ca)
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 17:45:41 -0700

Patience is a virtue, Find it if you can. Never found in women, and seldom found in men! My better half would say that I misquoted that, and she is
probably right! WAIT, WAIT, WAIT!!!! Until they is at least a little ripe! Cheers, Doug in BC

John Kenney wrote:
> 
> I am a first time grower and have an assortment of peppers in my garden
> (Habeneros, Scotch Bonnets, Jalapenos, Cayenne and Cherry Peppers). I have
> gotten sprouts on all of my plants and, as I am sure you all understand, I
> am dying to pick my first pepper. I was wondering when I should pick them?
> Do I have to wait till completely mature or is it possible to enjoy their
> heat while they are still green?