I have never grown jalapeno's so how do you know when they are ready to pick? Also if you let them stay on the plant until they turn red, do they lose any of their heat.
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They are also great for ABT's just as they turn red. Might be too hot for some but for a chili head that is when they ripen. By the way, the quote above comes from a man who picked up something like 75# of hatch chilis so he knows what he is talking aboutActually, you can pick japs anytime you like. Once they start turning red, the flesh will take on a sweet taste, but still have some heat. Picking size will vary on the particular strain you're growing. I would suggest you let some stay on the vine until they are bright red, any longer and they will start to go quickly. If you freeze fresh japs, they'll lose texture upon thawing. Reds are great for smoking, dehydrating, and grinding into chile powder. You can also do the same with the green ones. Was I through?
Actually, you can pick japs anytime you like. Once they start turning red, the flesh will take on a sweet taste, but still have some heat. Picking size will vary on the particular strain you're growing. I would suggest you let some stay on the vine until they are bright red, any longer and they will start to go quickly. If you freeze fresh japs, they'll lose texture upon thawing. Reds are great for smoking, dehydrating, and grinding into chile powder. You can also do the same with the green ones. Was I through?