Jeff Finger
Jerusalem, Israel
There are a few kinds of chiles available in Israel, including a long green hot chile, but I really missed the taste of jalapeños, and decided to try to grow some on my balcony.
Geoff Mendelson, a friend of mine, gave me some seedlings and I repotted them.
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July 26, 2005 |
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August 8, 2005 |
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August 19, 2005 |
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September 8, 2005 |
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September 22, 2005 |
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September 26, 2005 |
And to my great chagrin and disappointment, there was practically no taste or heat whatsoever.
Help!!
If you has any suggestions, please write me.
But, wait!!
Addendum of January, 2006.... After the first pepper was no good, I tried more. In fact, I confidently took a big bite of the second jalapeño I picked, and I thought I'd never be the same. The rest of the peppers were fine, with good taste and quite hot.
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January 6, 2006 |
In the end, I froze about 120 fruits that I had not used yet, and have many more than I know what to do with.
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January 6, 2006 |
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