AboutElyse Grau Expertise I can answer most questions on vegetable and fruit growing, in particular those that pertain to the Northwest, Midwest and other cool areas of the country. I prefer to use only organic/natural methods and materials.
Experience I have Master Gardener training and have been gardening for over 25 years. I use organic and natural methods only. I live on 5 acres and have a large vegetable garden, as well as orchard, grapevines and berries.
Question Elyse,
I have a cayenne pepper plant growing in a patio pot. It has done very well with lots of peppers. My question is, when do I pull the plant up or harvest the peppers? Also, any suggestions on how to keep them or what to do with them? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gail
Answer Gail:
Cayenne peppers are harvested when red. You don't need to pull the plant until frost, and if you live in a frost-free area, then the plant may survive all winter. also, if you have a sunny enough window, you may even be able to grow more peppers indoors, if you care to.
To use them, make a string of them with some thread or thin string and hang to dry. They you can crush or grind them to use for seasoning.
