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I agree Patrick. He sure puts in the time and the passion really shows.

I enjoyed this thread a lot. :P Thanks everybody for sharing and get home safe Jim and Juju.

Southwardbound, you got them from a great source. I cannot reproduce their quality and heat when I grow their chiles in Seattle. Environmental conditions have lots to do with it. That is why I go to their farm in Hatch/Salem and get several hundred pounds in late August or early September...

Here is a link to the folks in Hatch, NM who have been working with NMSU from the beginning http://chileseedusa.com/index.html Working with Dr. Roy Nakayama, Jim Lytle Sr. grew the original Big Jim chiles at his farm. The family has maintained a Certified Seed business since 1945. For those...

I have found that the best taste and heat occur at the time when the pods are turning from green to red. If I get my chiles in Hatch during that exact time it is like hitting the jackpot. We call those "pintos" and are a New Mexico chile eater's dream come true. Completely red chiles are...

I have wanted to be a Grandfather for so long. My babies have all grown up. What a blessed event.

I forgot to answer your question on what to do. Get Sandia, Lumbre, or Barker's Hot seeds. These are chiles from New Mexico that can be hot to very hot. They are smaller and more thin walled than the Big Jim. These are the more commonly used chiles for Chile Verde in NM. if you want heat.

Big Jim peppers vary from mild to medium to sometimes fairly hot. Usually the first crop of the New Mexico type peppers are milder. Environmental conditions can also affect the level of heat. This has always been common for Big Jims. Supposedly the Heritage Big Jims have a more consistent...

My new Granddaughter. Lydia Allison born yesterday morning. Matthew and Kathleen brought a miracle to us all. :drooling:

Happy Birthday Matt!

Very beautiful picture cory. Keep them coming.

Get a good magnifying glass and check plant and soil closely for pests. Larvae in the soil can destroy a plant fast. Also, Welcome to THP! I love your country so much. Most beautiful place I ever visited.

Thanks Beag for the tip. I will look for it today at our store. Glad to see you back.

Hiking in the mountains...very beautiful. Fishing, take photos...just get outdoors as much as possible.

My biggest worry about the chilies (especially Chinense) sitting in temps in the 30's all night is the effect if might have on the growth rate. Will it slow down or stunt new growth? I don't know. I just worry about it. They are already behind schedule because of various reasons. I am glad you...

Hey Brandon. Great video. Sorry if you have mentioned this, but how many of your plants are going to stay in pots and how many will go into the ground? I am so close to making the move to the greenhouse, but just dread having to use the heater at night. Have you been using a heater on your...

Happy Birthday Chile Juju! :dance:

...it was cool to party in Juarez. ...we did duck and cover drills in class. ...The Bobby Fuller Four was just one of many garage bands in my neighborhood.

I laughed so hard this morning at those pics. Keep it up! It is fun checking in on your loonatic shenanigans. :drooling: Are you throwin down some chiles with all that booze?

Yes. I use a tripod whenever possible for scenery shots that look like keepers. It will be such a shame when this beautiful volcano blows. It is so beautiful. I am looking at it right now outside my window.