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I received both versions of Suicide. First of all, I want to thank Reggie for the gift box, it was way more than I expected. The packaging and labels are first class. I cracked open V 1 first, it smelled a lot like a steak sauce[emoji106]. The sauce tasted like a high quality cayenne based, hot...

I didn’t want to hijack another thread about saving Pepper seeds. What is everybody’s preferred way to save tomato seeds. I’ve only saved them on a paper towel and had good germination rates that way. I recently heard about fermenting tomato seeds, can anyone walk us through that technique...

I have about a hundred questions on using my new toy. For best performance , does a fermented sauce need to be cooked first before running it through the food mill? How does a food mill compare to a blender for puréeing raw ingredients? Are there any good food mill tutorials out there? Sent...

Is there a time of the day when peppers have the best flavor? Are peppers better tasting when picked in the morning compared to picked in the afternoon or evening? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These plants came in a 4 cell tray from a nursery. The tag says Scotch Bonnets. One of the cells had 2 plants growing in it, I left them together when I planted them. The first picture has SB on the left and on the right is the mystery pepper. Picture 2 is another plant from the same tray...

Back in May I purchased a four pack tray of red scotch bonnets. I planted 2 in my raised beds at home and 2 in containers at work. The 2 at home are putting out blooms that are white with purple edges. The 2 at work are putting out plain white flowers. So my question is has anybody had a similar...

I found out about this variety after I had planted my garden this year. It’s on the list for next year. Does anybody have any experience with this pepper? Any reviews? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Wesley Christian Bakewell welcome to the shiny new world. My first grandchild was born today on 4/20. He is a sweetheart. Mom and baby are doing fine ,so is my son . I guess I’m officially old “51” now I can play my grumpy card. [emoji38] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When figuring out salt requirements for a fermented chipotle type sauce, would it be better to use the weight of the peppers that I’m smoking ,before smoking or the weight post smoked? I figured using 4% salt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve grown Tabasco, Cayenne, and Jalapeño peppers for the last couple of years. They were pretty hot to me at first, now that I’ve built up my heat threshold somewhat, what would be the next logical step up the scoville ladder ? Something with more heat and good flavor something that will make a...

I have some cayenne pepper seeds in a paper towel and sandwich bag. Some are starting to grow tails. My questions are how long do I let them grow before I plant them in potting soil? How deep should I plant them? Should I worry about the seed head? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I started up new sauce with cayenne, horseradish, garlic and onion and about 4% salt and water . I used SD hooch for my starter. All the ingredients are raw with the peppers being previously frozen. The horseradish seems really mild in heat but with a touch of sweetness. The night...

Does it make a difference in taste or quality if fermented sauce is aged in the refrigerator or at room temperature 67*? What’s your guys and gals opinion? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does wind chill affect plants like it does humans? Or is actual air temperature the main factor that affects plants? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I drained about 4 oz. of hooch off from my sourdough starter. I have it in a clean mason jar in the fridge. Anybody have any storage suggestions to keep it viable? Do I need to feed it? If so, what do I feed it? Is cold storage recommended or can it be stored at room temperature? Thanks in...

I have 3 batches of hot sauce fermenting. They range from 2 months young to 1 month. I’ve noticed they have been tasting better (more mellow)the longer they age. My oldest sauce seems to be losing heat as it ages. All my sauces are Cayenne ,Jalapeños and Tabasco based, each a little different...

Anybody make their own vinegar? I tried to start a batch last fall but I forgot about it and when I checked on it this summer it was evaporated. [emoji45]I was using white wine and a little unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone else having an extended growing season due to above average fall temps? My Tabasco plants still have about 100 unripe peppers on the plants. I got my first ripe peppers from these plants a week ago. Our summer was a little cooler than 2016 summer. I think that’s why my Tabasco plant is...

When using hooch for hot sauce what is the recommended amount to pitch for a good fermentation? Is there a rule of thumb you all use? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a couple of pounds of peppers in the freezer. I was wondering about smoking some of them. Is it better to smoke peppers before freezing them or will thawed out previously frozen peppers smoke up fine. These peppers will be for sauce. Thanks for the replies. Sent from my iPhone using...