Pepper - Chile - Thai Hot
The Pepper Chile Thai Hot, 'Capsicum annuum', has a zesty, pungent, very hot flavor for authentic Asian-style cuisine. It is also a superb ornamental plant for borders or containers. The chilli-loving Thais consume more hot peppers than any other culture. Discover the delights of Thai Hot flavor in your favorite stir-fry or other Asian dish. The compact plant is covered with small red and green peppers. Thai Hot peppers are thin, elongated and pointed and are about 1. 5 inches long. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. ... additional info
Carrot - Thumbelina Thumbelina was a 1992 All America Winner and is great in heavy soils and pots. No excuses for condo/apartment dweller for not growing their own veggies. Carrot seed germinates in soils as cold as 45 degrees, but performs best in warm soils.
