2006-12-19 16:39:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Start the seedlings indoors in little pots. When they get about 2" tall, and all danger of frost is past, plant them outside in a sunny spot. Plant them in rows with ditches in between; when watering is needed, flood the ditches. The chilis will start off as little green fruit, and will gradually turn yellow, then red as they ripen. (The exact colors will depend on the variety. Some very-hybrid bell peppers never get past green, but those aren't worth planting anyway.)
After picking, if you aren't going to eat them fresh, you'll need to dry the peppers. The easiest way is to put the peppers into a mesh bag, then hang the bag up in a dry, airy, but not sunny spot. When they are completely dry, you can make paprika by grinding the peppers. Don't grind the stalks. You can regulate the spiciness of the result by including more or less of the seeds and veins.
2006-12-19 16:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Martha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roast them in the oven and grind them into powder and you have chili powder for chili and Texmex dishes
2006-12-20 00:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obtain plants and grow like any other vegetable-they like plenty of sun and water and a nice light soil.
They freeze or dry beautifully.
2006-12-20 00:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chillies are grown from seed,the same ones you find in the chillie cavity,dried seeds are sown in prepared soil,seedlings are transplanted when they are of 4-6 cms in height,then they grown on to flower & bear chillies.which are used in both green & red stages for culinary purposes,dried they can be roasted & powdered to use as chillie flakes ,fine chillie powder is a usual in gredient in many cuisines & a major component of curry powder.
2006-12-20 00:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by dee k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fwarning do not eat them off t he vine now 2answer Ur question
go 2 local feed store
2006-12-20 00:53:47 · answer #5 · answered by purple_puma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dad's friend drys all his peppers then grinds them and makes this really hot powder you can sprinkle on any think for some kick
2006-12-20 00:41:16 · answer #6 · answered by drtgirlz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make dry decorated or put a the jar w/water
2006-12-20 00:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get seeds and plant them, then chop em up and make some yummy salsa
2006-12-20 00:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by shorty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can dry them, why dont you go to a garden store for more info
2006-12-20 00:40:54 · answer #9 · answered by strawbarrycheey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry the leaves and smoke 'em
2006-12-20 01:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by wind cries mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋