+1 on the bonnets. I'm growing several different kinds this season, close to 10 different varieties of 'em I believe. But, everyone has their own taste.
I use 5-gallon buckets strictly. I have two 10-gallon buckets this season and only put two per bucket. The more you crowd them, the more it will hinder their growth.
It's hard to take in advice from everyone because you never know who is right, and who isn't. For the most part, the general rule on this site is typically that pepper plants drop their flowers because it's too hot. It doesn't matter what species they are, or what ferts you choose to use. They...
If you are looking for PODS, try PepperidgeFarms. I believe he may have some Brain Strain pods. Not sure if he has enough to sell, or even WANTS to sell them. Can't hurt to try, right?
The general rule is 50 F. They can survive one or two nights in colder weather, but can't last long. It got down to 38 last night. My plants will be fine as long as it doesn't do it again. lol
Eh, it coulda been better. Started out pretty crappy, but has been pretty decent since then. Well, kinda...was SUPPOSED to eat at Joe's Crab Shack tonight, but apparently they are only serving certain people until their official opening on Tuesday.
Wish you had gotten with me a few months ago. I've got red, yellow, Adjoema, Faria, orange, Costa Rican, and chocolate SB's, but they're all in plants now. lol Sorry! Hot me up in a few months and I'll send ya a few pods of each.