Yesterday I picked two peppers. A cayenne and a thai. This was a big deal for me. I have never grown peppers before and didn't know what to expect with this experiment. I have dutifully checked on my dozen plants every night with my trusty pepper growing assistant (my two and a half year old son). When I went outside two nights ago and began pulling back a few leaves to check on progress I couldn't believe my eyes. Somehow this cayenne pod had grown to maturity unbeknownst to me. I picked that one and found one more pod that I think was ready on a nearby thai plant. It is a very small harvest, but it was one that filled me with pride and joy. My son carried the pods into the house to show his mom our accomplishment. I love peppers, but I think my favorite thing about this endeavor has been the excitement that Mason feels when we go outside every night to "check the peppers".
PS. I did take some pictures and they will follow as soon as I upload them. Maybe by then I will have an actual harvest of size. There are a lot of peppers on these plants and should be ready in the next week.
PS. I did take some pictures and they will follow as soon as I upload them. Maybe by then I will have an actual harvest of size. There are a lot of peppers on these plants and should be ready in the next week.