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Pepper - Chile - Tobasco Greenleaf
The Pepper Chili Tabasco Greenleaf, 'Capsicum frutescens', is a very hot pepper with a uniquely smoky flavor. The Tabasco Greenleaf is used for sauce and either fresh or dried in spicy Asian, Cajun or Creole dishes. Tabasco Greenleaf is a disease resistant, very hot variety of the chili, used in the famous sauce for more than 130 years. The pods are about 1. 5 inches long and are yellow, maturing to red. This plant is compact, bushy, and highly productive and is ideal for use in containers. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers have turned from green to red. ... additional information
Mache - Corn - Salad - Big Seeded The leaves are so tender they "Melt" in your mouth. It combines nicely with fruits and vegetables and makes a really wonderful salad in and by itself. Light peanut flavored or light vinaigrette salad dressing is recommended. It is a very attractive plant in the garden. In northern climate, plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked. In warm climates, plant in the fall for winter harvest. The soil should be fertile, moist, and well drained. |
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