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?