HOT Pepper Seeds Anyone?

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:27 pm

I would be surprised if many of you have heard of Datil Peppers unless your from northern Florida or southern Georgia. They like a sand soil and water but don't like their feet wet all the time...sandy soil. They don't like temps. below 70 also. These are small yellow peppers that rival the habanero in heat. They were brought to Florida in the early 1700's by the Minorcans and are considered a Saint Augustine pepper. You will not find them in a seed catalog unless you are real lucky.

I planted 1 plant, now in the house, and so far have gotten 88 peppers off of it. If anyone wants to try growing them I'll send you some seeds FREE!
There is one guy down here that still has a house in PA and he was able to pot grow his and transplant it to his garden and it lived.

One very good piece of advice. I know this from experience!! If you are handling these things WASH VERY well before using the bathroom!!! Talk about pain and discomfort! :lol:

Terry

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:33 pm

Quote:

I know this from experience!! If you are handling these things WASH VERY well before using the bathroom!!! Talk about pain and discomfort!

been there, done that, thank goodness I don't have the pics to prove it. :shock:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:11 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

Quote:

I know this from experience!! If you are handling these things WASH VERY well before using the bathroom!!! Talk about pain and discomfort!

been there, done that, thank goodness I don't have the pics to prove it. :shock:

True....this is a family forum! :lol:

Most people use plastic gloves when touching them. They don't burn my hands so I don't use them. I was just setting at the table a few minutes ago getting some seeds out and my eyes started burning like onions do! Put the sealing fan on and was okay then. I washed real well, twice with soap and water, and it is still on my fingers. Gotta be careful now!

Terry

corwyyn · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:03 pm

Yeah the oils from chiles and seeds loves to permeate the skin and it can be a bear to get out :shock:

InCommando · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:46 pm

I have had some Datil pepper hot sauces. I think that the Sauce Boss uses them IIRC.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:01 pm

The only way the seeds are hot is from contacting the pepper. The University of Florida is growing them and testing them. There is no capstan in the seeds. The only way to get rid of the fire in your mouth is with milk or some other form of dairy product such as blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. Water only spreads it around the mouth.

Terry

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:08 pm

Anyone else want some seeds? This is a HOT item! :lol:

Terry

2005KJSport · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:19 pm

I would really like some of these seeds. How would you get them up to PA? Mail?

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:25 pm

Me...I'll PM tomorrow. Have an AC/DC concert to go to this evening. Lunch break is just about up.

dog_party · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:41 pm

Thanks for such a great offer Terry! I can't wait for my seeds!

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:57 pm

As soon as they are dry I'll mail them. All I need is an address PM'ed to me.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 5:45 pm

Terry
I sent you my addy didn't I ???

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:18 pm

tommudd wrote:

Terry
I sent you my addy didn't I ???

Yep, and they will be mailed when dry.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:14 pm

Fulltimer wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Terry
I sent you my addy didn't I ???

Yep, and they will be mailed when dry.

Terry

mmm
sounds just like 1970 all over again :wink:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:57 am

tommudd wrote:

Fulltimer wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Terry
I sent you my addy didn't I ???

Yep, and they will be mailed when dry.

Terry

mmm
sounds just like 1970 all over again :wink:

Don't it though! :lol:

Actually, I did think of that. But, more like the 60's.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:04 pm

Fulltimer wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Fulltimer wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Terry
I sent you my addy didn't I ???

Yep, and they will be mailed when dry.

Terry

mmm
sounds just like 1970 all over again :wink:

Don't it though! :lol:

Actually, I did think of that. But, more like the 60's.

Terry

well you are a few years older so...earlier start maybe :lol:

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:04 pm

Oh yes, the 60's! Flower Power and Free Love and everything was mellow. Unless you were in the military, then you were the scum of the earth. "Hey solider, how do kill little children"? The answer...."You don't lead them as much and aim a little lower". The 60's were both the best of times and the rottenest of times. Just depends on your perspective I guess.

Terry

(off the soap box)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone!

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:39 pm

How would they do in Mass?

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:07 pm

icefisher45 wrote:

How would they do in Mass?

If you start them indoors then transplant them when the ground warms up they would be fine. Then you can always dig them up in the fall and move them back indoors to finish getting all the peppers. I brought mine in and have gotten 20 more peppers that way. I have it in a widow where it doesn't get any direct sun light and it's doing okay. Not great though. My neighbor still has his outside and covers it at night. We have had a couple of light frosts at night.

There is a lot of info. on the web, just search on Datil Peppers. Some of the info. is way off base and some is good.

Terry

jeepmedic46 · **Posted:** Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:40 pm

Thank you sent a pm.

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