Peppers Seeds - Trinidad pimento, seasoning
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Trinidad pimento peppers, also known as Seasoning peppers , Capsicum chinense, are a staple in Trinidad and Tobago's cuisine. These peppers add a unique flavor to sauces, salsas, and marinades and are highly valued in Caribbean cooking. Known as Trinidad seasoning peppers, they are a must-have for any professional chef or home cook looking to elevate their dishes.
They are a valuable ingredient in traditional green seasoning, adding depth and spice to many recipes. It's a popular blend of herbs, onions, garlic, and peppers for marinating meat. In Trinidad, households make their own weekly batch of green seasoning using personal preferences and commonly used ingredients.
GROWING TIPS
For successful tropical plant growth from seeds, use Organic Seed Starting Material. Avoid jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for best results. Proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation are crucial. Peppers have varying germination times, typically 1 week to 1 month. Provide warmth for germination, such as a heating mat or warm surface like a fridge. Plan and start early.
TO GROW PEPPER SEEDS
1. where gloves
2.always wash your hands even after you take you gloves off
3.have some lime juice to dump on your hands if they are burning as its said to relieve the burning
4.never rub any sensitive area like your eyes and so forth.
5.before you take your gloves off besure you are completely finished at what you are doing
Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm .Pepper seeds come from tropical, humid regions and require proper temperature, moisture, and air circulation for optimal growth. Avoid using jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as they can cause problems with moisture levels and lead to disease and fungus. Organic Seed Starting Material is recommended for optimal germination results..
Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Peppers can be grown all year long in containers. It is suitable for apartment dwellers and gardeners who live in cool regions where the number of growing days are limited. Many pepper enthusiast grow peppers in pots so they can have fresh peppers all year long. It’s best to use 5 gallon containers so the roots do not get too over-crowded
Soil Requirements: Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.
Water Requirements: Water well with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.
Fertilizer Requirements: Use Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.
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