Pepper - Chile - Serrano Tampiqueno

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The Pepper Hot Serrano Tampiqueno, 'Capsicum annuum', has a distinctive flavor that makes it the most popular Serrano long the Mexican border. They are great for salsas, sauces, stews and soups. There is a reason you see so many recipes for Mexican or hot food using Serrano Tampiqueno peppers. Their distinctive and unique hot flavors are excellent for many dishes. If you like hot food, this pepper is a must for your garden Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Harvest when peppers are red to green. Use gloves and do not touch any other part of the body after harvesting. Wash your hands immediately. ... details

Corn - Honey & Cream The Corn Honey & Cream, 'Zea mays var rugosa', is excellent for small gardens and short growing seasons. Honey and Cream allows gardeners with small plots or gardeners in northern climates to enjoy this wonderful flavor. The plant has 6 to 7 inch ears with 10 to 12 rows of very tender kernels. Plant in the spring, a week or two after the last spring frost or when the soil is warm. Successive plantings in two week intervals will produce a much longer cropping season. Harvest the ears when the husks are dark green and the silks are brown but not brittle. Corn is usually ready 3 weeks after silks appear.