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Okay, I know that the I.E. Totally Tomato Swap is still going on, but I just can't wait to get started with this swap again! Besides, I've been told by some folks that they'd like to get an early start, so that they can get their seeds back in time for this season's crop. I am just started to push my limits on the heat level I can tolerate, and haven't gotten brave enough to try hababeros yet, so don't feel like you have to be a "hothead" to participate : ) So here are the rules (every swap's gotta have them): * Sign ups will run through Monday, February 28th. Seeds must reach me by March 4th. I will do my very best to have them back out by March 11th. * Seed packets should be labeled as commercial, or harvested/hand collected. * Seed packets should have 12 - 15 seeds per packet. * Limit of packets per variety = 3. If you send in more than 3 of a variety, the rest will be considered extras.
*** Last year, I received tons of unnamed Bell peppers, Jalapenos, Cayennes, and Habaneros, and very few requests for any of those. Sooooo, here is a change from last year's rules. Only named varieties please, such as Biker Billy Jalapeno, TAM Jalapeno, Golden Cayenne, King of the North Bell, etc. Please write the variety name on the seed packet.
* Please put your GW name on the seed packet. This will ensure that you don't receive your own seeds back. * Include a list of what you are sending in. This will also ensure that you don't receive the same thing you sent in. * Please include a wishlist, or at least me know if you prefer Sweet/Mild, Hot, or a Mix, so that I can send you things you will enjoy, even if I don't have items specifically from your wishlist. You may also indicate if you prefer OP/Heirloom types, or Hybrids. I can't guarantee what you will get back, since it is dependent on what others send in, but I will do my best. * Commercial seeds should have an expiration date of '10 or '11. If hand collected, they should have been harvested in '09 or '10. * NO seed mixes please. Not a single person in last year's swap had a seed mix on their wishlist ... just sayin'. * And last but not least, please include a return address label, and enough postage for the return trip. I apologize if that sounds like a lot of rules, but this will keep the swap fair and fun for everyone. Let me know if I've forgotten anything. Your hostess,
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- Posted by farmergirl2009 5 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 16:12
| I guess I will be the first to sign up. Thanks for hosting Bonnie. Ellie |
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| Bonnie, Sign me up please. Greg |
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| ive never participated before so sorry but if i send you some of my saved seeds youll send me someone elses saved seeds? i think its awesome. how do i sign up |
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- Posted by austinnhanasmom 5 CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 18:21
| Sign me up!! Thanks Bonnie - |
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| "Seed packets should have 12 - 15 seeds per packet" Does that mean we should split up bigger packets? |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 18:50
| Wow, we are off to a great start already! Bigduff, all you have to do to sign up is post here that you would like to join. Then, I will email you my mailing address. However, I notice that you don't have your email address listed on your member page, so you will need to send me an email through my member page, and then I can reply with my mailing address. Hope that's not too confusing. You are right that this is an awesome way to expand your pepper seed inventory. However many packets you send in, you will receive that many back, and hopefully they will be ones that are new to you. So say you send in 3 packs each of 5 different varieties, you will receive 15 different varieties back. Assuming that you still have some seeds left of the 5 varieties you sent in, you would then have 20 different types of peppers in your inventory. All for the cost of postage. Not a bad deal at all!!! So here is the participant list so far: farmergirl2009/Ellie Plus, a couple of maybes (through emails)... |
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| PEPPER SEEDS! AHHHHH..............................I'm in!dd |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 18:54
| Greg, the 12 - 15 is meant as a minimum seed count, but you can certainly send in more per packet. Last year, I had a guy send in bulk seeds, and I divided them as needed, but if you want to separate them into individual packets that would certainly be helpful : ) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 18:56
| Hi, dirtdaddy! Glad to have you with us again! |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 21:20
| Need any more EXTRA seeds to hand out as extras to people? If so,tell me what you have left from last year and I'll see if I have different varieties this season. |
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| Sign me up please! |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 23:46
| Lurking.... :P |
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| "Need any more EXTRA seeds to hand out as extras to people?" I'll take extras :-) |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 3:41
| send me an e mail. This isn't the right place to set up a trade or whatever. I often donate seeds to peoples round robins. My seed collection (3000 +/- varieties,strains and Hybrids)for non bell peppers and probably has most stuff that will be offered in most of these type things so I often just donate seeds that can be put in as a supprise extra. I like spreading the heat when I can. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 10:38
| Bonnie - thanks for hosting and please sign me up! I agree it's a GREAT way to receive so many different seed varieties that aren't available on our local stores seed racks! Hmmmm - now to get my seeds packed and out the door before the family realizes I'm swapping for more pepper seeds! Just kidding, they would think something's wrong with me for not wanting to swap/trade for different varieties to grow. John and both daughters enjoy sharing the harvest with their co-workers, friends, etc... We've challenged the heat tolerance of several friends that USED to brag that nothing was to hot - needless to say the Bhut Jolka's changed their tunes. Thanks again for hosting, Sandy |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 12:22
| Smokemaster, thank you so much for your generous offer! Your kind donation really helped fill the gaps last year. I will check my inventory to see what I've got left, and send you an email. Welcome to the swap, Patti and Sandy!!! So here is the sign up list as of this morning: farmergirl2009/Ellie Can't wait to see what everyone sends in this year! |
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| Sign me up. please! |
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- Posted by teauteau KC5/6 (teauteau@swbell.net) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 16:58
| Hi, I'm in too please. T |
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- Posted by tinley244 (tinley244@insightbb.com) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 18:43
| Hello, sign me up too. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 19:28
| Welcome, Cheveboy, Teauteau, and Tinley 244! I have emailed my address to everyone that had there email address visible on their member page. So Patti1957, and Cheveboy, if you need my mailing address you will need to email me through my member page, and I will reply back with my mailing address. Anyone else that didn't receive an email from me, please post here, and I will resend. Thanks, |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 0:53
| Ok, count me in please! :) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Feb 13, 11 at 1:12
| Sassybutterfly, I knew you wouldn't be able to resist for long, LOL! Do you still have my address, or should I email it to you? Here is the updated list: farmergirl2009/Ellie Good night all! |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 8:37
| I haven't forgotten about you & my friends at IE! I couldn't quite get my act together to participate in the Totally Tomatoes swap. I'm still lurking here! I've been doing some "spring cleaning." LOL! DH & I will have been in our house for 11 years come April. It's too small to fit all the stuff in it that we have. It needs a good clean out. So every weekend I've been bringing stuff to the Rescue Mission. Our bathroom is finally functional again (remember I found a leak in our tub/plumbing back in November? Yes, it took this long to get it fixed.) So now I have to repaint where they ripped out the walls. We're finally getting a little break in the weather this week. I'm only wearing one pair of socks and one sweater and no leggings under the jeans today! LOL! Hope everyone is thinking warm summery thoughts! |
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- Posted by peaches0104 6b (peaches0104@yahoo.com) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 9:11
| Oh boy sign me up! peaches |
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| Sign me up. Thank you . |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 11:28
| Happy Valentine's Day!!! Hi Becky! I know your life was really hectic right now, but I hope you will be able to fit this swap in : ) Welcome Peaches, and Romy! You should have an email from me. Let me know if you don't receive it. Here is the current sign up list: farmergirl2009/Ellie
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 11:45
| Yes, please do Bonnie! Pls send me a new email so I can mail it to the correct address. *snicker snicker! :) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 11:51
| Sassy, you have mail : ) |
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| Sign me up! It was a lot of fun last year. Randy |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 18:52
| Hi Randy! Glad to have you back again this year: ) |
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| How great! Please sign me up. I might have minimum amounts, but it will be great to swap nonetheless. (I just started saving seeds.) Thanks, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 22:17
| Welcome to the swap, Tricia! I've sent you an email with my mailing address. Let me know if you don't receive it. I'm very excited about the great turnout we have so far, and there's still two more weeks to sign up!!! Lastest list: farmergirl2009/Ellie Okay, I better go spend some time with my sweetheart, seeing as how it's Valentine's Day : ) |
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- Posted by carsons_mimi Z7 OK (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 10:01
| I shouldn't....I really, really shouldn't....but... *sigh*... can I join? Lynn |
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- Posted by lisam627_ohio_z6 Z5 OH (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 10:48
| I love peppers and this sounds like a fun swap! Please sign me up! - Lisa |
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- Posted by midwestchilehead 5A - NE KS (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 13:40
| Bonnie, I'm in. I still have your address. |
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- Posted by naturegirl236 8 NC (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 14:59
| I probably shouldn't either, but who can resist? :) Sign me up please! -Jill |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 15:03
| Lynn and John, great to have you both back again this year! Welcome, Lisa!!! Here is the latest list of participants: farmergirl2009/Ellie Gotta run! I'll check back in this evening. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 14:44
| I had one more person sign up through an email, so here is the updated list: farmergirl2009/Ellie Sign ups run through the 28th, and seeds need to be at my humble abode by March 4th. I live in a very small town, which usually adds an extra day or two to delivery times, so plan accordingly : ) Thanks, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 11 at 14:49
| Jill, I apologize, but somehow I didn't see your post yesterday. Sending you my address right now. Corrected list: farmergirl2009/Ellie |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Feb 17, 11 at 11:10
| Good morning! We had crazy winds here last night, then rain, turning to sleet, which turned to snow. Didn't add up to much, but the streets are pretty slick. I'm going to wintersow a bunch of lettuce, herbs, and perennials this morning. Need to get that out of the way, so I can start some peppers (indoors) next week : ) Which brings me to my next thought. What is on everyone's growlist so far? I'm sure changes will be made once the swap is over, but what peppers are you planning to grow, favorites that you can't live without, or new things you are excited about? This is my list so far. As you can see, I'm still trying to finalize, and will probably add a couple, depending on what I receive from this swap. My 2011 Growlist: This year's list has a lot more heat in it, than previous years. Hope I don't regret that, LOL! Bonnie |
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| This is my list so far. Hot Peppers Aji Yellow Sweet Peppers Botinecka Zuta |
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- Posted by carsons_mimi Z7 OK (My Page) on Thu, Feb 17, 11 at 15:57
| I like the idea of a pepper named Henry. ;-) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Feb 17, 11 at 19:55
| Patti, nice list! I can see your heat tolerance is a bit higher than mine! I'm working my way up though, LOL! I received two packages today, one from Smokemaster, and the other from Gjcore. This is going to be a great swap!!! |
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| Hi everyone, Mailed my seeds today (all hot) varieties. Bhut jolokia,red savina,cayenne,orange habeneros and some lemon drop for Bonnie to try. Like all hot peppeers, some took awhile to germinate. have some patience and it will pay off. Have fun. Oh ya, hope to get some "HOT" seeds back. |
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| Sent my seeds out today. Can't wait to get some of smokemaster's seeds. He is the man! Thank you Bonnie. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 18:41
| Hey, I need to clarify one of the swap rules. I stated that there is no minimum to send in. Well, technically the minimum is ONE PACKET. I just received a bubble envelope that had a wishlist, but no seeds at all inside. I'm hoping maybe the sender accidently forgot to put them in before mailing. I have contacted them privately, so as not to embarrass them publicly, but thought I should mention it, just so no one else makes the same mistake : ) Current sign up list: farmergirl2009/Ellie Remember, you can still sign up until the 28th, as long as the seeds reach me by March 4th. Anyone else have a growlist they're willing to share? Bonnie |
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- Posted by naturegirl236 8 NC (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 22:25
| This is my list of what I've planted so far: Pepper 'Alma Paprika' Still trying to figure what else is going on the grow list; I have a hard time keeping it under control without going overboard... I do still have a Piri Piri plant and two Peruvian Purple plants in pots that I overwintered inside. Does anyone else here overwinter any of their pepper plants? |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 22:29
| Just to freak you guys out: NOT A TRADE LIST-DON"T ASK... If you want something post on the exchange and trade forum-hot peppers. Right now I'm getting over run with guys who google posts,they think I'm their private seed supplier or something. Trying to get these in 3 or4 crops ,in pots early spring mid summer,fall,mid winter(yup Ca. winters aren't cold for some varieties to pod up). Annuums(winter/early spring/summer) Abbraccio Baccatuums(winter/spring,fall) Albertos Chinense early and late summer/early fall Aji Boton Frutescens Adorno Depends what sprouts and what doesn't...room I have for pots etc. When I first started growing chiles I couldn't decide which ones to grow... |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 22:42
| Hahaha! Way to make the rest of us look like amateurs!!! Okay, so my first question would be, how big is your garden? I'm going to be pushing it just to grow 25 - 30 plants! Then, my next question would be, how do you keep track of them all? I mean, I'm sure you probably have some sort of spreadsheet or something, but how do you keep them straight in the garden? Are the super hots separated from the milder ones? My brain hurts just thinking about growing that many, LOL! Thanks for sharing : ) |
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| WOW, I bow to the Master! Do you know of a source for the Peppadew? I can't find it and have been looking for a while. Patti |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 23:33
| WOWWWWWWWWW Smokemaster!! That is seriously impressive!! Now, I just want to know, do you actually eat all these peppers or grow them to trade? I bet your pepper garden is amazing!! I thought I was pretty cool with about 15 varieties! lol Do you freeze them or can them? signed, |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 1:03
| Smokemaster-hint...LOL Smoke dry for rubs etc. Whatever I don't eat fresh. I only grow 1 plant of each variety in pots so it's not really as many pods as it seems it might be. I'm addicted,don't sell Powders,Pods,seeds or sauces. Pepadew is something I just traded for to grow this season. Seeds were supposedly grabbed by a barefooted theif from a field in the dead of the night from a highly guarded commercial field in S.Africa... Most people I've talked to were dissapointed with it. I guess it's all in the pickling / Brining process. Nobody actually had anything good to say about them,fresh or the many pickling recipes on the net they tried. A lot didn't like a lot of the commercially or Deli Pepadew peppers they tasted. Nothing special except to the few people that like them. I think most of the stuff I've read is hype from people that used to eat them as a cultural dish-comfort food. Kinda like grits in the south(now called Pilanta(SP?),in my book they are like eating that white paste in pre school. Only time I've liked grits is covered with gravey and bisquits or smothered with something so it tasted like , at least some kind of food. If I want seeds I bring the plant inside until I see a pod or two.Tie a string around the stem and return it outside. No spread sheet etc. I don't have a life,Live at work(14 hr a day shifts,7 days a week)grow peppers here on the lot around my building. List looks big but when broken down to 4 parts it really isn't that many growing at the same time. Last year in bigger pots-less varieties before the mites attacked and killed them all.
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Here is a link that might be useful: one more
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 1:09
| Sorry about the Hijack... Back to round robin... |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 9:24
| Don't be sorry I LOVE hearing about it and seeing the pics *smoked peppers = me drooling....* just sayin'! lol We just started learning about smoking meats and veggies, peppers, etc last Summer and I am SO addicted now!!!! Your plants look very happy. That's a shame about the mites tho.. lil buggars. Last year was my first year to try to grow peppers from seed and I failed miserably. Started them too early in WS containers outdoors in March.. they germinated well enough but with our up and down weather thru April it seemed to seriously stunt them for a few months after... They didn't start to actually grow til late August and then it started cooling down again. I got ONE lil bell pepper and ONE cayenne outta about 16 varieties I tried.. Pretty horrible results, so I'm doing it different this year. I really want those peppers to cook with and so I'll be seriously watching over them this year. Waiting til it's WARM enough and just start them outdoors then, better soil, different location in the yard, etc. Hopefully by next season I can build up a grow light set up in the workshop and start them indoors that way. This year tho they're just gonna have to learn to be tough! Grits, Polenta, Rice... all the same really in my book.. just a filler to put something even better tasting on top of! :) Thanks for all the info Smokemaster! I am REALLY looking forward to peppers this season now! :) ~Wendy
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 10:06
| Smokemaster - Great list and pics! Sure wish I had a year round growing season instead of my short 4-5 months. I hear ya on not being able to decide what to grow. Besides stuffing way too many pepper plants in the garden, I've begun growing in 5 gal pots, large totes, etc. Last year I even added pots/containers up at the cabin. It's an addiction alright, but I figure it's one of the better addictions to have! Sorry to hear about your mite attack last year. I can't imagine how heartbreaking it was. Wishing everyone great success in their pepper adventures. OH - my pepper packets are going to the PO today, so should make it west by mid-week forgoing any delay from the weather that's headed our way. They're predicting another foot or so of snow tomorrow (Sun) through Monday morning. Sandy |
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- Posted by austinnhanasmom 5 CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 19, 11 at 12:39
| OMG Smokemaster!! I did notice that Peppadew was not on your list - should be. I collected seed from Peppadew last season and will send some. LOVE that list! |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 20, 11 at 2:09
| Peppadew-see Baccatum. If you meant my list.... Might not have a garden this year,I was just told I can't grow stuff here this season/anymore... |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Sun, Feb 20, 11 at 7:57
| You knew I couldn't resist. I'm in! Smokemaster, your pictures always make me so jealous. My pots are under feet of snow right now. Every time I try and overwinter my peppers I get terrible aphids. I've tried a number of things to get rid of the aphids (showering the plants - literally; spraying them with Safer 3in 1; etc) but it always seems to hurt/ kill the plants too. So sorry to hear about the mites. It must have been devasting to lose plants 3-12 years old. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sun, Feb 20, 11 at 10:35
| Smokemaster - I am so sorry to hear that you've received notice that you cannot grow things at your residence any longer. My daughter got the same type of notice in mid-July last year, talk about a huge up roaring with the residences. End result was that they could have no more than 4 flower pots and only 2 pieces of lawn furniture on balconies/patios and nothing else. They never gave restrictions on pot size, so she now has 4 of the largest flower pots I had (12 gal+). Wendy - Do you have a window you can grow some peppers in that will give you a head start? Sandy |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Feb 20, 11 at 20:08
| Good evening, All! I was out of town yesterday, but I'm back, and glad to see you guys have been visiting : ) Smoke, I'm sorry to hear about your predicament. Hope you are able to work something out. I've rented a plot at a community garden the past couple years, which has allowed me to grow much more than I can on my small property. Yippy, Becky's in!!! We have now exceeded last year's participation, and there's still over a week left to sign up. Received a package this weekend from Dirtdaddy. Very impressed with the selection I'm receiving from everyone so far. Remember the better variety you send in, the better variety I am able to send you in return : ) So here is the current sign-up list. If I have received your envelope, there is a > by your name: farmergirl2009/Ellie There's no mail tomorrow, since it's Presidents Day, but I'll be checking in to see if anyone else signs up. Bonnie |
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| My list is small compared to Smoke but then again who's isn't. Hopefully it will change after this exchange. cayenne tobasco datil fatalli aji lemon naga jolakia pc 1 ghost( if I can germinate the bugars) giant jalapeno numex 4-6 red savina orange hab white hab chinese 5 color some mystery sweet pepper from exchange purple jalapeno |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 22, 11 at 15:59
| Well, Romy, it might not be a long list, but there's a lot heat in there : ) Naturegirl, your list got kind of overshadowed by Smokemaster's list, but you've got some nice stuff on your list too! You asked about overwintering, I've tried the past two years, unsuccessfully, to overwinter pepper plants in the garage. Maybe this year, I'll bring one or two of my favorites indoors, to see if I have any better luck. I got 15 different peppers planted today. Hoping to get the other half of my list planted over the next couple of weeks, but I ran out of germinating mix and containers. Those of you that were in the swap last year may remember the sprout casualties I had from one of my kitties taking a liking to them. This year, I have a table set up in the guest room window, which is a room I keep closed off from the cats. Unfortunately, I don't have any grow lights, or a heat mat, so this is the best I can do. (Please pretend you don't see those Christmas decorations that are still outside, LOL)
Once they sprout, I'll remove the top half of the container. I haven't checked the mail yet today, but I'll post later if I receive any packages. Bonnie |
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| Bonnie, I sent my seeds today. Patti |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Feb 22, 11 at 19:43
| Wow! I am overwhelmed by the number of packages received today!!! The mailman had to put them in the package compartment at the community mailbox : ) Hey, I have a favor to ask those that have not already mailed their packages yet. Please write HOT, MILD, or SWEET on the seed packets. It would help speed up the sorting. A brief description would be awesome too, as it would cut down on how much time is spent researching unfamiliar varieties. So here is the current sign-up list. If I have received your envelope, there is a > by your name: > farmergirl2009/Ellie For those that may be lurking out there, you have one week left to sign up, and there is an excellent selection coming in! Bonnie |
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- Posted by lisam627_ohio_z6 Z5 OH (My Page) on Wed, Feb 23, 11 at 10:47
| Hi Bonnie, I will be mailing my package on Saturday! You have received a great list of peppers. Smokehouse - I loved your pics and I AM freaked out over your list - actually, I wish I could grow that many. But for me it is too many chiles - so little time. : ) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Feb 23, 11 at 22:53
| No packages today, but I did make a spreadsheet with what I've received from everyone so far, as well as each person's wishlist or preferences. Even though it takes time to create, it saves time flipping through a couple dozen, sometimes barely legible lists. I just find it easier to sort on paper first. Then, when I go to fill the packages, it's like having a shopping list. That's how I roll : ) |
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| I'm also looking for garden space to lease! Need more room for chiles! dd |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Thu, Feb 24, 11 at 20:00
| Good to know I'm not the only spreadsheet freak around here. :) I put EVERYTHING on spreadsheets..lol, our menu, budget, savings plans, garden plans, seed lists, wintersowing lists, planting lists, house plans, to do lists, more to do lists, any ol' kind of lists... yea.. I *heart* my excel! :) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 0:06
| Hahaha, you cracked me up with the I *heart* Excel! Well, I think you may have me beat, Wendy. I will admit to a wintersowing list, perennial plant list, and a seed inventory. I used one for the WLOMWL swap, and it helped alot, so I thought I would try it for this one too. Haven't gotten brave enough to use any of the math features though ... |
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- Posted by midwestchilehead 5A - NE KS (My Page) on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 1:49
| You are welcome, Bonnie. I hope you find something you can use. BTW, all my varieties are hot. Well, the NuMex varieties are on the mild side of hot, but probably considered hot. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 14:18
| I'm too glad I'm not the only one that uses Excel to keep track of my seeds - sowing, trading, buying, etc.... I also use it daily at work for importing/exporting information into our HRIS system for reporting. Midwest... - I agree that NuMex varieties are on the mild side of hot but some would say hot. If it were my oldest daughter rating them, she'd scream HOT and my other daughter would say they were mild. I guess it's all in the taste buds of the one eating them. We have a good time when I make salsa - we have to have taste testing sessions when I label the jars - wimpy, mild, mildly hot, hot, Kickass hot, etc.... One year I got home from work and my daughter, who at that time was 18, had relabeled the jars - XXXX Kickass Hot from what I earlier labeled HOT. She's the one that has liked Hot salsa since she was 2 - she ate a whole jar of XX hot when she was 2 and never had any side effects from it - couldn't beleive it. Sandy |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 14:38
| Good Afternoon, Folks! I received two packages in the mail today, and they both deserve an unofficial award: Patti1957 - Sent in the maximum allowed (50 Packets), without a single duplicate! She receives the Stump the Hostess Award. That is going to be a real challange, as I'm not sure there are 50 types of peppers that she doesn't already have, LOL. I'd say the gauntlet has been throw down : ) Naturegirl1236 - Receives an award for The Smallest, Neatest Handwriting. I went to high school with a girl that could write like that. She used to make microscopic cheat sheets and pass them around the room on test days ... not that Jill would ever do a thing like that : ) So here is the current sign up list, a > means I have received your package: > farmergirl2009/Ellie Sign ups end Monday |
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| I'll join the fun as well! I'll be able to get out a package by Monday. Thank you for doing this! Ian |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Feb 25, 11 at 23:58
| Hi Ian! Welcome to the swap!!! Nice to see people from the RMG forum venturing out : ) You don't have your email address visible on your member page, so you will need to email me, so that I can send you my mailing address. I have researched so many peppers today that I think my head is going to explode!!! And I thought I knew them all after hosting last year's swap, hahahaha! So many great seeds being sent in this year though. Bonnie |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 26, 11 at 0:06
| Oh, thought I'd throw down a challenge for those of you that haven't sent your packages off yet. There are several requests for Trinidad Scorpion, and no one has sent any in yet. So if you've got some hidden away in your seedbox, it would be a great one to share. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 26, 11 at 13:14
| ANOTHER FYI: I've been sorting (on paper) through the list of what has been sent in, and what is on everyone's wishlists. Several people have sent in Bell Peppers, BUT NOT A SINGLE PERSON HAS BELL PEPPERS ON THEIR WISHLIST. Is anyone willing to accept bell peppers back??? If not, those of you that haven't sent yet, might want to leave those out. So here is the current sign up list, a > means I have received your package: > farmergirl2009/Ellie Hope everyone has a great weekend! Bonnie |
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| I like named bell peppers. I would think that if a person has sent a bell pepper in that they should be willing to receive them back. Are they all the same variety? |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Feb 26, 11 at 15:55
| No, Patti, they are different varieties. People tend to send in their favorites, of which they have lots of seed to share, and/or the things that they have received, but don't prefer. So some have sent in hot peppers, but want sweet back, and vice/versa. I'm not sure it would be fair to require people to accept the same types that they sent in, but if the remaining packages don't include any requests for Bell Peppers, than next year, I might leave them out of the swap. Well see what happens ... I will make a note that you'll accept named bells. Thanks! |
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| I'll take any bells as extras and put them on my trade list or give them away for postage. |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 8:49
| Bonnie ~ I would love any red, orange or yellow bells. I would especially love the 'blushing' type but no one seems to have those to swap yet. I've got green bells coming out the wazoo tho. (sounds serious doesn't it? heh) I'm finishing up my swap pkg today and will have it in the mail tomorrow. This will be my first year attempting to can salsa. I've got to read up a bit more on the acidic necessities for safe canning but it's definitely on my to do list. Mmmmmmmmmm! ~Wendy |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 14:02
| I'm getting my seeds together for the swap today. I find this chart really helpful for finding heat levels of peppers. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Chilli World Scoville Units
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 14:48
| My pkg will be going out in the mail tomorrow. Smokemaster ~ I've had a great time researching all your peppers. Just. WOW. :) Thanks! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 20:14
| *** Sign ups end tomorrow! *** Thanks for posting that chart, Becky! I've included a link at the bottom for one that I found the other day, while researching peppers : ) Wendy, if you're planning on canning salsa, a great recipe to start with, is Annie's Salsa, which you can find by doing a search on the Harvest Forum. My nieces and nephews can't get enough of that stuff! I'm not sure what you mean when you say "blushing" type, but I grew this one last year:
It's Soroksari, and starts out cream and gradually turns orange/red. I like the flavor of them better than the green ones too. I'll make a note that you'll accept yellow, orange, or red bells. Anyone else? |
Here is a link that might be useful: Chile Heat Scale
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 21:31
| 'Blushing Beauty' Bell pepper was the one I was referring to but Soroksari is also on my wish list! :) Is Annie's salsa also from the garden blog Annie's Kitchen Garden? If so, I've gotten to know her pretty well! She is a real sweetheart. :) I think I have actually saved that salsa recipe a year a so ago when I was first researching salsas. I'll definitely keep it in mind! Thanks, |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Feb 27, 11 at 22:24
| Hmmm ... I looked up that blog, but it doesn't sound like the same Annie. I could be wrong though ... Here's the recipe: ANNIE'S SALSA 8 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped and drained Mix all ingredients, bring to a boil, boil 10 minutes. Pour into hot jars, process in BWB for 10 minutes. Makes 6 pints (actually I usually end up with 7) I use half lime juice and half cider vinegar, but keep the total quantity 1 cup. Also, you can alter the ratio of hot peppers to bell peppers, as long as the total volume remains the same. The only other alteration I make, is that I add a little of my homemade paprika. Dried herbs and spices don't alter the acidity significantly, but fresh ones will, so I feel safe adding it. I made two batches this fall, and I'm down to my last 2 jars : ( Come on summer!!! |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 6:05
| Oh mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Even at 6am that sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing it. That sounds like a keeper! |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 8:10
| Bonnie - I believe I noted in my email a week or so ago that I would take bells. Nice pic of the Soroksari bell pepper. I grew it last year too and liked it. Sandy |
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- Posted by naturegirl236 8 NC (My Page) on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 11:18
| Bells are fine with me as well. :) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Feb 28, 11 at 15:18
| Thank you to everyone that responded! I've made a note of those who are willing to accept bells. Don't worry though, I won't send you more than one, or two at the most. No packages in the mail today. Hopefully, everyone's envelope will arrive by Friday. I did sow a few more peppers today: Chimayo All of these are new for me. Now, all I need to do is drink more water, so I can use the empty bottles to plant more peppers : ) Oh, BTW, has anyone ever heard of a chile pepper called 'Mexicali'? I received this in another swap I was in, don't know who it's from, and all that a search pulls up is a bunch of recipe websites. Bonnie |
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- Posted by midwestchilehead 5A - NE KS (My Page) on Tue, Mar 1, 11 at 13:57
| Bonnie, I'll take a pack of two of bells. I've never had much luck growing them, so I guess I need the practice. No help on the Mexicali. Sorry. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 1, 11 at 14:15
| ***Sign ups are now over *** Received two packages today. Great selection, Randy!!! I can see I've got more research to do, as you managed to send in some things that I have never heard of. Your wishlist is a tough one, but I will do my best : ) Final list of participants. > = received: > farmergirl2009/Ellie If you haven't posted yet that your package is in the mail, you will be receiving a reminder email that seeds should arrive here by this Friday, March 4th. Bonnie |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 1, 11 at 21:17
| Off Topic but Bonnie was thinking my post here with my growout list was my problem. IT ISN'T! It's just that time of year. I got angry a couple nights ago about getting a ton of requests for rare or super hots from leaches using google to shamelessly demand seeds from me. NOBODY HERE HAS DONE ANYTHING TO RUB ME WRONG. A few people offeed trades or asked about stuff on my grow list. I think the quest for rare and Super Hots is the reason these guys are shamelessly looking for free seeds. I like spreading the heat but not setting someone up with enough seeds that they can rip off people at $1.00 a seed +s+h. Addicts (me) like creating new addicts-a lot of time I find new stuff from people I sent an SASBE to. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Mar 2, 11 at 15:11
| Well that's a relief, Smoke! I was feeling like the instigator for asking what everyone was growing this year. I'm still trying to decide which, of the varieties you sent in, I'm brave enough to grow this year : ) Received a really awesome package from Lisa today. Thank you so much for the extra goodies!!! I think you get the prize for the biggest bubble envelope I've ever received in a swap, LOL. What a great variety you sent in too! There are several in there that I need to look up, but I'm going to have to be careful. Yesterday, I was researching peppers, and went to a site that put some nasty malware on my computer. I'm so thankful that my better half is computer savvy, or I would have been in a bind trying to finish the swap without a working computer. Final list of participants. > = received: > farmergirl2009/Ellie I've sent reminder emails to everyone that hasn't notified me that they've mailed, and am waiting to hear back from a couple of folks. My first peppers are starting to sprout, and the winner is ... Alma Paprika. This is my fourth year in a row to grow this one, and I just love the homemade paprika from it! Anyone else have sprouts? Bonnie |
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| UMMMMM, Am I late to the party and is the keg empty? I would like to swap as well. My Stock is SSE From last year and Burpee from this year and last. I will specify if anyone shows interest. I love this forum. My Best, MArk I also have a complete list of seeds with Watermemlon (M&S) etc Jalapeno |
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- Posted by carsons_mimi Z7 OK (My Page) on Wed, Mar 2, 11 at 16:30
| My package was mailed today. Thanks! |
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- Posted by austinnhanasmom 5 CO (My Page) on Wed, Mar 2, 11 at 19:39
| Mailed mine today! Thanks for hosting! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 15:55
| I received Wendy's package today, and I believe the rest of the packages are in route, except maybe teauteau, and candogal, who I have not heard back from yet. > farmergirl2009/Ellie I think I have a couple more peppers sprouting today, and it feels like spring outside. Yippee! Bonnie |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 16:27
| Hi Bonnie, I just checked the DC# 0303 1910 0001 4151 5882. Apparently my package is floating around Denver. At least it made it to the right state. It should get to you soon. |
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| I have 3 fatali babies( they are 2 inches tall and have not grown much in two weeks,1 numex 4-6, 1 fatali, and lots more waiting to bust out. I have been trying to germinate some ghost peppers for over a month . I have heard sometimes they can take up to 12 weeks to germinate. Patience young gardner.I managed to over winter 5 red habs,1 naga jolakia, 4 jalapenos, 1 chinese 5 color, 1 red savina,and 1 orange hab. Just moved them to 5 gallon pots. |
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- Posted by austinnhanasmom 5 CO (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 18:39
| I bleached my pepper seeds prior to the paper towel germination method. Then, I checked them multiple times a day. A few sprouted here and there. THEN, I forgot about them (on accident) for nearly a week! Every variety has germinated, with 8 days. CRAZY to me! WEAR gloves: rinse for a minute in sterile water Although a huge time commitment for a decent number of varieties, so worth it to me. Awesome germination this year, using this method. And I successfully germinated varieties that last year failed on me. |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 4, 11 at 0:13
| What exactly is the purpose of swirling them in the bleach bath? I've never heard of that before. If it helps germination tho I will definitely try it! Did you get my email with the list? Gnite! |
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- Posted by austinnhanasmom 5 CO (My Page) on Fri, Mar 4, 11 at 8:38
| I heard from a GREAT source that it kills fungus. I have found, in the past, that some pepper seeds succumb to fungus before they can sprout, in paper towels. Perhaps the bleach also removes a membrane. Although I didn't see anything in the bleach glass, stubborn varieties sprout sooner with this method. Seen it with my own eyes this year. |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Fri, Mar 4, 11 at 16:17
| Well, whatd'ya know! I'll give it a try then. Thanks for the tip. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Mar 4, 11 at 22:49
| I received two more packages today. I have not heard back from teauteau or candogal, so as soon as Lynn's, and Ben's packages arrive, I will finish sorting, and start sending them back out. My modem is starting to go out, which is causing me to lose my internet connection every couple of minutes, so if I'm not on here much the next few days, it doesn't mean I ran off with all of your wonderful seeds, LOL. Know that I'll be working hard on everyone's packages. List of participants > = received: > farmergirl2009/Ellie FYI: All four Alma Paprikas have sprouted, and Aji Yellow, Ancho Gigantia, Georgia Flame, Giant Szegedi and Serrano Tampiqueno are all starting to break through the soil. Can't wait to see all the new babies tomorrow : ) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Mar 5, 11 at 19:08
| Lynn's package arrived today, so just waiting on one more, than I can start sending them back out. Bonnie |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 8, 11 at 16:43
| So here's an update on the swap: Yesterday, I finished the sorting on paper. Today, I'm trying to actually fill the envelopes. It's much slower going than I thought, mainly because my stuff, and some of the extras that were sent in, are all in bulk, so I'm having to divide them up into individual packets as I go. Would have done it ahead of time, but until all the envelopes were here, I wasn't sure how many of each thing I needed. Once I get all of the envelopes filled (right now only 4 are complete), I will post a list of the leftover items, things I received a lot of, that weren't on anyone's wishlist. You can then post if you are interested in any of the items, and I will add them to your envelope, unless it is an item that is already in there. If you are not interested in any of the leftover items, please post that as well, so I can get your envelope in the mail. I did end up placing a couple of small orders, since some people didn't have much sent in that was on their wishlist, and there were a few items that I received multiple requests for, that no one sent in. If you have wishlist items that are part of that order, I will be emailing you to let you know. The orders were placed first thing yesterday morning, so I'm hoping they will be in by the end of the week. Okay, back to work for me ... |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Wed, Mar 9, 11 at 17:12
| So I have 11 envelopes completed now, and am planning on working on them a bit more this evening, but swap stuff will be on hold tomorrow. If I don't make a grocery run, I may have a mutiny on my hands, LOL! My goal is to get them completed by Friday, so check back then for the leftovers list. Bonnie |
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| We need more people like you( Bonnie) . You are awesome! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 17:59
| Awwwww, thanks Romy! I AM FINISHED!!! Not a moment too soon either. My kids are out of clean clothes, the house is filthy, and my husband doesn't even want to hear the word seed anymore! Before I post the Leftovers List, I wanted to be sure that everyone knows that just because an item's on this list, doesn't make it undesirable, it may just mean that everyone already has it, so lots of that item was sent in. There are some items on this list though, that were leftover last year as well. These items include: Cayennes These items will be considered extras next time around. Once you've looked over the list, please post here to let me know if you are interested in anything, and I will add it to your package, if it's not already in there. If your are not interested in any of the items, please let me know, so that I can put your package in the mail. Please do not email me and ask me to send you all of the leftovers, so that you can put them on your trade list. That would not be fair to the other people in the swap. Okay, here goes: 2011 I.E. Annual Pick-A-Peck of Peppers Leftovers List Ancho - 2 Anaheim - 4 Bhut Jolokia - 5 Black Pearl - 6 Cascabella - 3 CAYENNES CHERRY PEPPERS Chile Tepin - 1 Chile Verde Hybrid - 1 Cubanelle - 2 These were sent as extras and are not full packets: Fresno - 2 (if you didn't send this one in, it's probably already in your package) Fuego F1 (hot) - 2 Ghost - 1 Grand Bell Pepper Mix - 3 HABANEROS Hungarian Hot Wax - 3 Italian Pepperoncini - 1 JALAPENOS Jimmy Nardello - 1 (if you didn't send this one in, it's probably already in your package) Lemon Drop - 3 Mini Bells: Naga Morich - 1 New Mexico 6 - 1 Orange Cal Wonder - 3 PIMENTOS: Poblano - 2 Pepperoncino - 1 Quadrato Rosso D'Asti - 2 Red Savina - 3 Sweet Chocolate - 2 Serrano - 1 (yep, this is another one that is probably in your package) Tollie's - 1 (I show this as a sweet pepper, but the sender wrote medium heat on the packet) Volcano - 2 Yolo Wonder Bell - 2 If you're thinking that this seeds like an awefully long list, be assured that everyone is getting back at least as much as they sent in. Okay, one more thing. I bagged up over 70 packets of seeds from the donation that Smokemaster sent in!. Just about everyone in the swap is receiving at least one item from him, unless you specified that you only wanted sweet peppers, as all of his have some level of heat. I know that he would appreciate hearing a thank you from those of you that receive packets with his name on them. He also sent in 4 peppers that don't have an official name, just a couple letters with some numbers behind them. I didn't feel right sending those to anyone without first asking if they felt up for a game of "Pepper Russian Roulette." My searches didn't pull up anything, but I'm guessing they are all at least medium in heat. Here they are: TC 07246 I'll be checking this thread throughout the weekend, and will start mailing packages out Monday. Bonnie |
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| Bonnie, I would be interested in any of the "Russian Roulette" peppers. You can pick one for me. Thank you! |
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| Bonnie, I would be interested in the extra seeds. My list Chocalate cherry bomb hotcherry chile tepin black pearl italian pepperoncini datil ghost Thanks for all your work. Great Job!!!!!! |
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- Posted by carsons_mimi Z7 OK (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 21:10
| Bonnie, I would be interested in the following if they are still available: Cubanelle Thank you for all your efforts in coordinating the swap! Lynn |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 21:40
| Bonnie, I'd be interested in the Lemon Drops ( 1 packet). Being a geologist (at heart),I can't resist a pepper called Volcano. Please add one of the Volcanoes to my stack too! Thank you! |
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- Posted by booberry85 z5NY (becky@leadsafe.us) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 21:47
| FYI: The peppers at least with a PI id in the "Pepper Russian Roulette" are a USDA id. You might want to check the USDA's website for info on those. |
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- Posted by naturegirl236 8 NC (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 22:40
| Had to do some googling but my 'wish list' is: Cascabella Thanks again Bonnie for organizing this swap. :) |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 23:16
| Patti - I will send you a mystery pepper or two Cheveboy - Did you want the Chocolate Mini Bell or the Sweet Chocolate? Lynn - Red Habanero was already in your package. I've added the following: Becky - Volcano was already in your package. I added a Lemon Drop. Jill - Cascabella, and White Bullet Habanero were already in your package. Would you like another color Habanero too? I've added the following: I'll repost what's left of the leftovers tomorrow ... |
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- Posted by naturegirl236 8 NC (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 23:29
| If they go unclaimed I'd like to have either of the red or the brown habanero. :) |
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- Posted by midwestchilehead 5A - NE KS (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 23:41
| Bonnie, I'll take the following if they are still available: Anything from smokemaster Thanks again for all your hard work!
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- Posted by farmergirl2009 5 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 11, 11 at 23:55
| Bonnie, if any of the following are still available, I would like: Grand Bell pepper mix Sweet chocolate Sweet pimento mini bells - red Mini Bells - chocolate Orange California wonder Thank you for all your work on this swap. Ellie |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 8:37
| I wouldn't mind trying - Earbob and you could also pick me a Russian Roulette pepper. If these are taken, no problem! |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 12:13
| Good Morning! Midwestchilehead - The Cherry Bomb is already spoken for. Your package has a White Habanero in it already. Do you want the White Bullet as well? The following have been added to your package: Farmergirl - Your package already has Mini Bell Red, Mini Bell Chocolate, and Sweet Chocolate in it. I have added the following to your package: Sandysgardens - The following have been added to your package: So here is what is left: 2011 I.E. Annual Pick-A-Peck of Peppers Leftovers List Ancho - 2 Anaheim - 4 Bhut Jolokia - 4 Black Pearl - 5 Cascabella - 3 CAYENNES CHERRY PEPPERS Chile Tepin - 1 Chile Verde Hybrid - 1 Cubanelle - 2 Fresno - 2 (if you didn't send this one in, it's probably already in your package) Fuego F1 (hot) - 2 Grand Bell Pepper Mix - 2 HABANEROS Hungarian Hot Wax - 4 JALAPENOS Jimmy Nardello - 1 (if you didn't send this one in, it's probably already in your package) Lemon Drop - 3 Mini Bells: Naga Morich (1) Orange Cal Wonder - 1 PIMENTOS: Poblano - 2 Pepperoncino - 1 Quadrato Rosso D'Asti - 2 Red Savina - 2 Sweet Chocolate - 2 Serrano - 1 (yep, this is another one that is probably in your package) Volcano - 1 |
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| Peppers, peppers and more peppers...I think I have enough but if there's any more of the Bhut Jolokia then I'll take one of those. Thanks Bonnie for all the work you've put in. Greg |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 18:01
| Thanks Bonnie!! |
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| I'd like an Anaheim and a mini bell red or chocolate if not already in envelope! thanks Bonnie!, david. |
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| Bonnie, chocolate mini bell will do, thanks. If nobody ask for the Naga Morich or Volcano (they sound interesting) throw them in. Thanks again |
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| I may already have these but if not i would like ghost aneheim venetian sweet russian roulette(mystery) lemon drop chiletepein black pearl thank you Bonnielicouse |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 21:46
| Hi Guys! I was finally able to get outside for a little while today, and do a little garden cleanup in the perennial beds. A little windy, but pleasant otherwise. Also, resowed a couple of peppers that were taking too long to sprout. Overall, a good day : ) Greg - I've added Bhut Jolokia to your package. Cheveboy - I added Chocolate Mini Bell, Naga Morich, and Volcano to your package. Dirtdaddy - Added Anaheim, Mini Bell Red, and Mini Bell Chocolate to your package. Romy - Ghost is already gone. Assuming Tepin and Chile Tepin are the same thing, that is already in your package. I've added the following: The following packages will go out in Monday's mail: I'll check back in tomorrow. Bonnie |
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- Posted by midwestchilehead 5A - NE KS (My Page) on Sat, Mar 12, 11 at 23:47
| Sure Bonnie, I'll take the white bullet, and any smokemaster stuff you have left. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Sun, Mar 13, 11 at 19:15
| Okay, John, I'll add that to your package. I'm going to cut-off the last call after tomorrow, then I'll just put the rest of the packages in the mail on Tuesday, unless it is one that is waiting on a seed order to arrive. |
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- Posted by sassybutterfly_2008 7 NorthWest GA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 13, 11 at 23:52
| I completely forgot to check in here on Friday..lol Just consider my pkg ready to mail. I'm sure I have plenty! :) Thanks again! |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 1:22
| TC 07246 http://203.64.245.173/avgris/result1.asp?ACCNO=&TEMPNO=TC07246&SPECIE= &SUBTAX=&PEDCUL=&FRPUNG2=&COUNTR= C04548 http://203.64.245.173/avgris/result1.asp?ACCNO=c04548&TEMPNO=&SPECIE=& SUBTAX=&PEDCUL=&FRPUNG2=&COUNTR= PI 260250 - don't remember,look it up later...Probably have pics PI 438638 - not this.Probably have pics http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/acc/display.pl?1333574
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| PI 438638 ? not a chinense http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/smoemaster_2007/Picture012-1. jpg http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/smoemaster_2007/Picture011-2. jpg PI 260250-C.Baccatum Scroll down for pod pic. http://www.pepperfriends.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1346&hl=pi26057 6 |
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- Posted by gardenunusual2 5a (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 5:43
| Bonnie, I am amazed at how well you have organized this swap. Most grateful for the passion and time you have spent to make this such a success. I wanted to donate what I have left on my grow list, but most of them were received in trade, not ever growing them before I couldn't guarantee their authenticity. For leftovers if there are any, I might like to try some hots that you might think would grow well in zone 5. Naga Morich if it's still available, Bhut Joloka, Cascabella, or mystery Smokemaster pepper. @Smokemaster - if you ever move to NH, you will always have a place in my garden. I am so sorry you are unable to grow peppers where you live. You are so inspiring. My questions to you are, do you have a favorite pepper? After trying so many, do they all taste the same? What is the most peculiar pepper you have ever grown or tasted? And thank you for listing your favorite sources. Last year I tried growing hots for the first time - EPIC FAIL. I did expandable peat pots. This year I am germinating in paper towels and baggies, and have had if I could guess 85% germination rate. I then transferred them to a high quality potting mix. This year's grow list so far is: Hot firecracker chile What is most interesting to me is the peppers I thought would be easiest to grow have been the hardest to germinate. I hope myself and the others I am sharing these plants with will be able to see them come to fruition. Tanya
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 8:16
| I don't really have a favorite. I use most of my peppers dry as powders for rubs. I do use a LOT of Cascabel,Chile De Arbol,New Mex. Chile,California chile,Guajillo,Japone,Puya and Chile Negro in my rubs as a base for super hots. I really like Cascabel and chile negro together with different others for rubs. I mix the base and add whatever to it. An example would be cascabel,chile negro as the base then add habanero or whatever,Mexican oregano,cumin and maybe some Mexican cinamin(not the same as the ground cinamin in the spice bottles),clove or whatever taste I'm looking for at the time. |
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| Bonnie, If any are left, the following would be good: Black Pearl This swap just keeps getting better! Randy
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 11:48
| Good Morning, Everyone! Smoke, thank you for the photos and info on those peppers. I hope you don't think I was trying to discourage anyone from trying them, I just felt bad that I couldn't give them any information on them. Wouldn't it be neat if we could name one of the peppers Smoke's Mystery Pepper, or Smoke's Russian Roulette Pepper? You would be famous : ) BTW, do you grow your own Mexican Oregano, or buy the dried leaves somewhere. I have a perennial herb bed, and grow lots of annual herbs in pots, but haven't tried to grow that one yet. I do know that my dried herbs taste waaaay fresher than what you can buy at the grocery store. My husband bought a smoker a year or two ago, but I hadn't really given any thought to making my own dry rubs before. He can't tolerate much heat, but maybe I can come up with a blend that incorporates some milder peppers as well. Thank you for the inspiration!!! Thank you, Tanya and Randy, for the kind words! Even though the swap has been kind of time consuming, I have learned so much from all of you pepper enthusiasts, and have been able to try a few new varieties, so I think it has totally been worth it. I hope you guys will feel that way too, when you get your packages back. Tanya - The Naga Morich is gone, but I've added the following to your package: Randy - The Volcano is gone, but I've added the following to your package: I'll check back later today. I've got to run to the post office to drop off the first batch of packages. Bonnie |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 16:18
| The first batch is on its way!!! Deb's, Tanya's, and Romy6's are now ready to be mailed as well. Also, both seed orders came in today. I need to divide the packets up among the folks that requested those items, and then I can get the rest of the packages in the mail. Which brings me to a bit of a dilemma. I've gone through all of my 1" x 3" plastic seed baggies, and am using 3" x 4" baggies now, but they are almost gone too. My local Walmart is out of both of those sizes, which means I may have to resort to sandwich bags for these last few items. I've also had to resort to cutting 1" x 3" labels into smaller ones to stretch those as well. This is the price I pay for living in a small town, I guess. Next time, I will make sure I stock up before the swap starts! |
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- Posted by gardenunusual2 none (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 17:38
| This is exciting! I can't wait to try growing these! Now, where to put the plants I've started.... |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 22:48
| Smoked sweet Paprika,Pimento... Who said smoked pepper powder had to be spicey hot. The TC7246 and PI438638 were VERY good producers,even in pots. |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Mon, Mar 14, 11 at 23:15
| Had to accidently do some work,yup,I'm at work now.5pm-7:30am. Just dry some pods in the smoker at a real low temp. I only grow non bell peppers,nothing else. I get the Mexican Oregano for cheep here in Ca. While you are smoking the pods do some garlic,onions and tomato quarters too. Stuff some of all of the above in a jar and top it off with olive oil and stick it in the fridge for however long you can stand to wait. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 15, 11 at 2:11
| Wow, so many great ideas!!! Guess that's why your the master : ) I've been making my own paprika for the past three years, using Alma Paprika peppers, but I've just been dehydrating and grinding, haven't tried smoking them yet. It's pretty awesome stuff, even without smoking them. This summer, I roasted quite a few peppers in the oven, and then froze them. I've been using them in pasta dishes, and soups all winter. So when I roasted them, the skins bubble up and turn black or dark brown, and I know they are done. When you smoke them, how do you know when they are ready? The thing I used my peppers for the most last year though, was canning - salsa, pasta sauce, and jalapeno jelly. My kids can plow through a jar of salsa in one sitting, and I think I ate English muffins with cream cheese and jalapeno jelly every morning for close to two months, just couldn't get enough of the stuff. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it ... |
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 15, 11 at 2:28
| They are done when they taste good to you. If they aren't dry enough you can dry them the rest of the way in a dehydrator or oven or just air dry them. A lot of people smoke them hot for a couple hours and dehydrate them after that. Go easy on the wood chunks at first. |
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- Posted by sandysgardens 4MN (My Page) on Tue, Mar 15, 11 at 7:34
| I hate to wish summer away, but the more SM and Bonie talk about smoking peppers I can't wait to try it with peppers from this years harvest. I've dehydrated and ground different chilies and a few habs into powders but haven't smoked any yet. Mike - any recomendations on a wood smoker? Also, my neighbors wondering if he would be able to use his weber to smoke any? Bonnie - I canned pepper jelly last year too. My favorite is to mix it with cream cheese and use on crackers while sitting outside at night on the patio or just any ole time! We also plow though salsa like there's no tomorrow. We go through 6-7 doz jars easily fall/winter/spring. Come summer we need to ration ourselves until time to can again or make garden fresh. |
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- Posted by highalttransplant z 5 Western CO (My Page) on Tue, Mar 15, 11 at 16:23
| Since this thread has almost reached the limit, I am starting a new thread to track the return of your packages. Please follow the link below to post when you receive your package. Thanks again for joining the 2nd Annual Pick-A-Peck of Peppers Swap. Hope everyone enjoyed it! Bonnie |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pick-A-Peck of Peppers Swap Follow-Up thread
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- Posted by smokemaster_2007 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 15, 11 at 18:05
| This is getting too far off of ROUND ROBIN. LOL I'll send you an E mail. |
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