View Full Version : If you could grow peppers in pots indoors which would you choose?
tommyg
11-08-2011, 02:47 PM
I know little to nothing about growing peppers right now. I'm doing my research and was interested in growing some peppers indoors in pots. What kinds of peppers are you growing? I prefer cayenne peper flavor and milder.
I'd like to hear your experiences and what you'd recommend and why.
Thanks!:03:
The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 03:12 PM
I like "Aurora" because they're everything I want in a hot pepper...the right amount of heat, grows great in a pot indoors, and it's totally ornamentally beautiful as well. The fruits turn a rainbow of colors.
I like "Gypsy" for sweet peppers indoors. Easy to please and gives an impressive yield. Will also produce even in cooler temperatures, like in a cool winter window, as long as it's bright and sunny. Gypsy grows great in a pot as well.
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tommyg
11-08-2011, 03:17 PM
Thanks, ill have to look into these and see where to find them. I wonder what the flavor is like.is it better to grow these from seed?
tommyg
11-08-2011, 03:57 PM
As im noy sure how hot most peppers are im going to try bell pepper type seeds.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 05:12 PM
Well of course I am of the opinion that it is better to grow EVERY plant from seed! :ha:
If you want a medium-heat and more mild hot pepper..."Fish" may be the type for you.
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trebor
11-08-2011, 07:39 PM
Aurora Peppers! Well I will keep and eye pealed for some of these and give them a try. Although I am addicted to Jalapeno :)
Yes I have had OK luck with growing Jalapeno inside . I did it just to see it I could do it on my kitchen window a southern exposed window. Tasted great but were a little small
Richard
11-08-2011, 08:41 PM
Over the years I've had to cut down on the number of varieties I grow due to space considerations. I came up with the categories below and then my favorites from each. If I only could grow one, it would be Bulgarian Carrot. You can find descriptions of all of these at Tomato Growers Supply Company (http://www.tomatogrowers.com).
Pepper, Chili, Ancho & Santa Fe Type
Ancho San Luis, Espanola Improved, Mulato Isleno (Ancho Type), Grande Hybrid, Holy Mole, Mariachi Hybrid, Pasilla Bajio
Pepper, Chili, Heat = Low
Biggie Chile Hybrid, Sonora, Aji Dulce #2, Anaheim TMR, Shis-hito (without the dash)
Pepper, Chili, Heat = Medium
Guajillo, Mirasol, Chili de Arbol, Jaloro (Yellow Jalapeno), Jalapeno M
Pepper, Chili, Heat = Medium-Hot
Serrano del Sol Hybrid, Large Red Thick Cayenne, Thai, Aji Red, Tabasco
Pepper, Chili, Heat = Very Hot
Chichen Itza Hybrid, Congo Trinidad, Scotch Bonnet, Habanero Red, Habanero Brown, Caribbean Red, Red Mushroom, Fatalii, Habanero (Orange), Jamaican Hot Yellow
Pepper, Chili, Spicy
Bulgarian Carrot, Paprika, Cascabel, Fish Pepper, Pimiento de Padron, Mesilla Finger Hots, Chiltepin aka Chili Tepin
Pepper, Fryers & Roasters
Cubanelle PS, Italian Roaster Hybrid, Sweet Pepper, Jimmy Nardello, Fresno, Key West X3R Hybrid
Pepper, Pickling & Stuffing
Sport, Hungarian Wax, Golden Greek Pepperoncini, Large Red Cherry Hot, Cherry Bomb Hybrid, Big Bomb Hybrid
Pepper, Sweet
Sweet Banana, Corno Verde Hybrid, Corno di Toro Yellow, Corno di Toro Red
smjmd
11-08-2011, 09:26 PM
WOW, Richard knows his stuff!!!!!!!! you cant find a better answer than that, also, Sandy, on this website and owns Northern Tropics, is a pro at the pepper thing too. Check out her website when your bored. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!
The Hollyberry Lady
11-08-2011, 09:44 PM
Now that is one of the funniest things I've read all day. Thanks for the laugh! :ha:
Oh yes, Richard is one of our finest...and gardeners with years of hands-on experience can't hold a candle to textbook information. ;)
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The Hollyberry Lady
11-10-2011, 01:38 PM
Another fantastic and interesting variety for pots indoors, and one that I'm currently growing, is "Marble". It's a very appealing and attractive looking plant...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2706.jpg
The fruits look like little colored marbles that turn an array of pretty colors when they ripen...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2720.jpg
As cute as the fruits are, they're fairly hot too. I enjoy hot pepper plants that are ornamental and beautiful to look at but that pack a bit of a wallop too...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2710.jpg
The seeds sprout easily and the plant thrives in an east or south window. No pollination is needed on indoor pepper plants, whatsoever. I do fertilize my capsaisin plants though with an organic flowering/fruiting water-soluble solution called DNF (Dutch Nutrient Formula).
I just harvested a whole bunch of ripe peppers off this little plant recently, but it's blooming again and setting new fruits. :)
The blossoms are just so darn pretty...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2723.jpg
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tommyg
11-10-2011, 02:18 PM
I wish I had your array of windows! I have the corner of the building where I would really like a window lol.
My seeds should be in by monday and I'll start my FIRST 'from seed' fruit/vegetable.
I ordered 20 seeds and they are the rainbow bell peppers. Wish me luck!
The Hollyberry Lady
11-10-2011, 02:41 PM
Yes, my windows are a gardener's dream. :D
I'm sure you'll do very well with your veggie seeds. Just use a good quality, well-draining soil or soil-less mix. Using a mist bottle too will help your seeds come up nicely. Getting some experience will be fun for you.
Vegetable seeds are incredibly easy to germinate so they're a good choice to start with.
Keep us posted and let us know. Good luck. :goteam:
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tommyg
11-10-2011, 02:46 PM
Will do. I found out yesterday that ive been over watering my parsley. Leaves were turning yellow.
tommyg
11-10-2011, 11:03 PM
I have my soil and pots ready... now to get my seeds. I'm guessing it'll take about 2 weeks or so for the seeds to germinate, but that's ok.
I think i'm going to try to grow it in a plastic container with a lid to create a sort of greenhouse effect. Hopefully it works.
tommyg
11-10-2011, 11:05 PM
Hey Richard.
Of the types that you had listed above are all of them good to grow in pots?
I'd be interested in a sweet to mild pepper that would grow well in a container.
Thanks
Tommyg
tommyg
11-10-2011, 11:06 PM
Hollyberry,
you don't happen to have any extra seeds for your marble variety do you? That plant looks healthy and very attractive.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-10-2011, 11:22 PM
Any pepper can be grown in a pot but a number of the types Richard copied for his list would not be ideal for indoors...unless you had a big enough set-up to accommodate them.
Yes, of course I have lots of Marble seeds and can certainly share. It is one cool plant and perfect for indoors because of the manageable size.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2741.jpg
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tommyg
11-10-2011, 11:26 PM
I do like your pics. Did you just mist them?
Richard
11-11-2011, 12:37 AM
Hey Richard.
Of the types that you had listed above are all of them good to grow in pots?
I'd be interested in a sweet to mild pepper that would grow well in a container.
Thanks
Tommyg
I grow nearly all of them in pots. For a mild pepper I would recommend "Biggie Chile Hybrid".
When I refer to "Sweet Peppers" I am not including "Bell Peppers". One of my favorite sweet peppers is "Corno di Toro Yellow".
jmccosl
11-11-2011, 10:11 AM
That looks like my peruvian purple pepper. I also grow tabasco,birdseye,cayenne,banana all in pots.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-11-2011, 01:37 PM
Wow I'd love to see shots of that Peruvian Purple pepper...sounds like a beauty. I bet it's ripping hot too. :08:
Yes Tommy, I misted the pepper for the picture. :) Pepper plants love to be misted. It keeps them clean of mites and other pests as well. I also shower my pepper plants indoors each week...to further deter pests from moving in. Edibles growing inside are very appealing to bugs so you wanna keep on top of things before problems arise. ;)
I'm sorry Richard, but that "Biggie Chile Hybrid" is a ridiculous recommendation for a beginner just wanting to grow a potted indoor pepper plant!
I expect that Tommy is looking to grow something in a pot in a sunny window, and a giant 24" tall plant with an 18 inch spread wouldn't be appropriate for most indoor locations...unless Tommy has an HID light system but I don't believe so.
If you want something more appropriate and manageble for indoor growing Tommy, this type called "Little Blue" would be another good choice...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0415.jpg
It's excellent in only a 6 inch pot and the fruits are super hot. I have lots of seeds for them as well, if you are interested. ;)
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Richard
11-11-2011, 03:04 PM
That looks like my peruvian purple pepper. I also grow tabasco,birdseye,cayenne,banana all in pots.
I like the tabasco pepper much better than the commercial Tabasco Sauce. I don't care for the vinegar in the latter.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-11-2011, 03:21 PM
Another amazing variety to grow in a pot if you want serious heat, and ornamental beauty, all at the same time, is "Fire Cracker". It's said to be the one of the hottest chili peppers in the world! Here's one I grew in my window a few years back...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/Picture0026.jpg
Side view...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/Picture0027.jpg
I have many seeds for this type as well and it's the one people request from me the most. I used to have a Portuguese neighbor who would ask me for a few of them sometimes. One year I gave him and his wife a whole plant for themselves. My neighbor upstairs too, is currently growing them in his south window after I told him how to do it successfully. :)
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tommyg
11-11-2011, 03:55 PM
your plants all look so healthy and vigorous. i'm jealous! maybe i need better windows. lol
The Hollyberry Lady
11-11-2011, 04:12 PM
Or even just a simple and inexpensive fluorescent light system set-up. ;) Not to rush you into things though...in time you'll know what you need.
I've grown some pretty cool smaller pepper plants under my four foot long fluorescent system and I think I paid around 50 or 60 bucks for it.
I can share some of my pepper seeds with you to get you started if you'd like.
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tommyg
11-11-2011, 04:59 PM
that would be amazing. PM me if you like.
jmccosl
11-11-2011, 05:19 PM
I have pictures of them in my photo gallery
The Hollyberry Lady
11-12-2011, 12:41 PM
I saw your Purple Peruvians, MaGoo, and just as I suspected...they're gorgeous.
Here's variegated "Fish" pepper plant in a pot...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1467.jpg
You may enjoy "Black Pearl" Tommy. It's the black pepper plant in the shot...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1574.jpg
"Fish" and Black Pearl" look terrific next to each other...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1599.jpg
Let me know if you'd like seeds for any of them as well. I grew all of them from seed, indoors. :)
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tommyg
11-12-2011, 12:48 PM
wow!. I think a couple seeds is plenty lol
I don't want to overwhelm myself.
I may post a couple videos to my blog later and on youtube. Going to plant my little seeds.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-12-2011, 06:44 PM
Don't forget too, that extra seeds can be preserved in the fridge for many years to come...so no rush to sow them all at once.
Sorry, but ask anyone around...it's NOT possible for me to mail ya just 'a couple seeds'!!! :ha:
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jmccosl
11-13-2011, 08:27 AM
I have never seen fish peppers before are they hot ? They look pretty cool.
Richard
11-13-2011, 01:21 PM
I have never seen fish peppers before are they hot ? They look pretty cool.
They are medium-hot, meaning about the same heat as Serrano and Cayenne. The flavor is different from either of those.
The Hollyberry Lady
11-13-2011, 02:05 PM
The flavor is different than any other hot pepper on the planet, not just the two Richard mentioned. They have a smokey flavor to them and they are of medium heat.
A most unusual and gorgeous looking plant with variegated leaves and fruits. Here is one of my striped fruits from a couple months back...
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1432.jpg
"Fish" pepper is a truly unique African Heirloom variety. A must grow.
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tommyg
11-15-2011, 04:05 PM
Nice little pepper there. I hope I have the patience to watch my little pepper seeds germinate. I'll have to keep an eye on them to see when they need watering.
jakesebastin
06-15-2012, 10:26 AM
Very good results there.The tomato, chili and the peppers are looking great and quite rich in its content. Here all the plants are looking suitable to grow indoor and need ton take any of them.
laserlight
06-20-2012, 09:25 AM
I grow peppers inside too. =) I grew sweet banana, long red cayenne, poblano, and red habanero peppers inside last winter and they all made peppers and the windows are not that big. Im going to grow a ton of different peppers inside this year. I grew mine in dirt and sand and miracle gro potting mix.
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