2001 Garden
Friday, 21 December 2007 05:49
Joe Carrasco
Gardens
| | 2001 marks the first full year growing at our new house. The weather is not much different from Belmont (we only moved 3 miles). The garden is different though, we traded up for a larger house and a smaller back yard. On the plus side, the space we do have is better utilized. I built 2 raised beds for peppers and vegetables that is doing great this year. However, I have most of my plants in pots since it facilitates overwintering. Some of these I may plant in the ground next year. Anyway, here are some pictures. |
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Planting Rocotos | 
Germinating the seeds. Temp = 84.9F | | My new raised garden beds in May. The brick path is also new. | This is one of my over-wintered Aji Amarillos that I salvaged from my old house. This plant really took off this year. | | 
Quirquiña just a few weeks old | 
Another overwintered Aji Amarillo that I cut way back last year. This one also took off. | | 
This is my 3 year old Peruvian Rocoto in May cut way back for winter. I usually chop it low in March. | Same plant as left in July after 2 months of growth. | | 
The raised beds in July after 2 months | 
Two 2nd year Rocotos. These I will will cut back this winter and repot next year either in the ground or in barrels. | | 
Close-up of a Rocoto flower | 
Close-up of Rocoto leaves | | 
Rocopica flower during the day. Notice the flowers are more open. | 
Rocopica flowers in the afternoon when they close up a bit. | | 
Ripe Peruvian rocotos above and right (2.25-2.75 inches) | 
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Ripe rocopicas (5/8 inch) | Beautiful picture of Rocoto amarillo just turning yellow. These peppers turn from green to yellow in 48 hours. | | Aji Amarillo at the end of the season | | | African bird pepper. Pods are 3/16 x 3/8 inches and turn from black to red. | The African Bird pepper is very hot for it’s compact size. | |
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in General Board by joechilehead, 09-07-08 20:43
