I'm also coming to the conclusion that (duh) clay pots dry out faster than plastic pots, which may be better for such low humidity climes. I only have one fatali in a plastic pot, and it is definitely the rock star of the group. Could just be good gene expression though.
I'm in Las Vegas and have 4 fatali and one Butch T. The Butch has bigger leaves and is effected by sunlight much faster than the fatali's, keep em wet during direct sunlight and they can take it up to a limit. I'm moving all of mine to a more shaded spot now that they have flower buds appearing...
I after eating one or two and getting my first introduction to super hot peppers, I decided to dry them all up and powder them mortar and pestle style, all mixed in there. Perhaps that's sacrilege around here... It looks like the most complex and delicious powder I've ever seen. We set aside a...
I realize I'm striking the iron at just the beginning of the season for tropical folks so the timing is a bit off, but I will watch for those Bakers auctions with much eagernuss.
Just throwing a net out here on the net, looking for anyone with a tasty fatali pepper jelly or fresh peppers for sale or trade, in or around the Las Vegas area. Also interested in other pepper varieties, but these are my favorite at the moment. PM me.
Thanks!
bassguy