Is this a poetic answer or not! It's just that little.... like peppers do to you too. Doug I always enjoy your notes (and the recipes even more) did you made this up yourself of did you quote?. And I agree, don't pick them to soon, or leave a few until full ripen so you know why you should be patient or not if you like them green better. Rob NL -----Original Message----- From: Doug Irvine [mailto:dougandmarie@shaw.ca] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 2:46 AM To: John Kenney Cc: chile-heads@globalgarden.com Subject: Re: [CH] When to Pick Peppers 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?