Hobbies Onion Gardens (Gardening Thread)

[Yandere_Theory]

This thread is a place to be in for the atmosphere of Garden talks. Here we will discuss various things in relation. Questions & Advice. Sharing photography, share the plan ahead for blossoming season & helping others with resources and answers in order to allow projects to prosper in our own backyards. It's great to know your hardiness zones, farmers almanac & tricks to help ensure your plants grow to your expectations, even beyond. Brand recommendations & site recommendations, and where you would personally go to interpret weather to it's fullest so you can squeeze in watering routines especially ones that involve growing solution. Welcome and enjoy the endless conversations so one day we can connect all of our places of comfort & nature into one place. Being educated on the art and sharing our timelines with our havens!

Find your Hardiness Zone!

2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map | USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

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How the OP (me) does things.

This plant solution is my favorite for Flower Growth. You water your flowers once 7 - 14 days with this solution. You don't over do it or you will overwhelm the roots with the ingredients and the plant will die. So be gentle when using this product. As you can already tell from my African Marigolds, this solution does amazing work on ensuring you're getting fullest out of your flowers. You can use this pretty much on any flower you desire. Sometimes I even gently go over the mulch under my tree as long as I don't over do it with the amount since it's not made for trees, but doing so still warrants a great result for the trees and shrubs regardless. One of my favorite products for gardening and you get your money worth. $14.00 as of now it will cost you for a box of this stuff at least where I live but will last you even at least a month if you have a big size garden.

Now some will tell you, it's just a buzz with Miracle Gro, pun intended. Yes, I personally see how this can be because I have used a separate brand before and it produce overwhelming results (The African Marigolds) but as long as you keep up with watering, solution scheduling & proper gardening procedures, the results from the start of March to the Height of summer will still be majestic to ones eye. There are different mixtures of this brands soil. If you just use ALL PURPOSE one everything, it will be fine, but products such as FLOWERS, & TREES & SHRUBS are just engineered to shield plants from drought and dryness. Also controls how much the roots in take if for some reason your climate & weather is dumping beyond average rain onto your area. Those I would use if you are dealing with abnormal weather. It's just an extra product they have produced for gardeners in these situations. If you were to use ALL PURPOSE in these abnormal weather patterns, then you would have to conserve water or cover your garden from over average rain, the moisture soils are made to cut that out for people in those situations so don't be fooled or think you should buy something when you don't really need to, ALL PURPOSE does the job.

TIP: Re soil every 3 months!!! Very important you do this so your roots can continue to prosper and the soil remains abundant in nutrients EVEN if you use solution. Also re soil before autumn but it's not a must, just good to do if you want the best out of your plants. From wisdom of doing this, I have had great accelerate growth in the spring season.

This is the other mentioned brand I used a couple of times. The soil composite is way different then the All Purpose Miracle Gro brand but it's designed to pump out very similar results. I do notice this brand contains a few more ingredients than Miracle Gro so it's engineered to take harder hits when it comes to extreme weather. When your soil is surrounding your roots, it does shield your roots and not just nourish them. So in a way it does effect the quality of this shield on your roots but the differences are like in decimals its not even noticeable because watching plants grow literally is like watching paint dry and it also also depends on weather conditions and what type of plant you wish to grow.

Color is personal preference, brand and fineness as well. Either way, always protect your roots from the cold! I always apply 2 - 3 coatings/layers since my climate can be extreme during the winter. When autumn comes, I get to re soiling & mulching everything. It's great to pay attention to forecasts and almanac predictions so when you're always on the go, you can plan what day to get this procedure done but always beat the first frost to finish line and don't wait too late or your roots will take a beating from the frost and your plant will have a hard time growing to it's fullest potential since it will be putting it's resources toward replenish roots. You always want to do the best for your plants because spoil them now and they will thank you later even become a gift that keeps on giving!

Sites & Resources:

Fast Growing Trees

Bring the perfect plant home with FastGrowingTrees.com. Find privacy trees, house plants, fruit trees and more with free shipping on orders over $99.

www.fast-growing-trees.com

Where I get my trees and shrubs from.

White Flower Farm

White Flower Farm is the premier American source for plants, shrubs, bulbs, and gardening supplies delivered from our nursery to your home.

www.whiteflowerfarm.com

Where I get flowers & flower bulbs from.

Moon Phases 2025 – Lunar Calendar

Moon phases for 2025 or any year. New Moon and Full Moon calendar with precise times and simulation of the Moon phase today. When is the next Full Moon?

www.timeanddate.com

Lunar Calendar Information.

Almanac.com Homepage

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is your trusted source for long range weather forecasts, moon phases, full moon dates and times, gardening tips, sunrise and sunset times, Best Days, tide charts, home remedies, folklore, and more. All from the oldest continuously-published and best-selling farmers’...

www.almanac.com

Farmers Almanac.

 

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Peach Habanero Guide: Heat, Flavor,
Uses
June 7, 2021 by Matt Bray
40


What are peach habaneros?

Like many chili peppers, habaneros come in a surprising amount of colors. Orange may be the most common, but there’s chocolate, red, and even more uncommon colors like peach. The peach habanero is a beauty of a pepper – with a yummy-looking orange sherbet-like color. But beyond its unique hue, it packs the expected heat (150,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units) and fruitiness that makes its habanero cousins so popular.


habanero peach

Table of contents

What are peach habaneros?
Peach habanero fast facts


How hot is the peach habanero?

What does the peach habanero look like? And how’s the taste?

What are the best uses for it?
Where can you buy peach habanero peppers?
Peach habanero fast facts:

Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 350,000 SHU
Median heat: 250,000 SHU
Origin: Caribbean
Capsicum species: Chinense
Jalapeño reference scale: 18 to 140 times hotter
Use: Culinary
Size: Approximately 2 inches long, pod-like
Flavor: Sweet, Fruity

How hot is the peach habanero?
The habanero peach shares a similar heat profile to most other habanero peppers, though its floor tends to be a little hotter (150,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units) compared to a common orange habanero (100,000 to 350,000 SHU). There’s a little more bite on average here, but without the potential fieriness of one of the habanero super-hots like the Red Savina, Roatan pumpkin, or chocolate habaneros that can reach well north of 500,000 SHU.


Compared to the jalapeño pepper, our reference point, the peach habanero is anywhere from 18 to 140 times hotter than a jalapeño, depending on the where each sits in its particular range. This, like all habaneros, is a chili for more extreme eaters. It’s a significant heat, so best to use caution when cooking with it. Use kitchen gloves when handling to prevent severe chili burn from occurring.


What does the peach habanero look like? And how’s the taste?
Its shape is like other habanero peppers, though they tend to be a little longer: approximately two inches long by one inch wide. Its skin is wrinkled and ages from green to a beautiful creamy peach hue, gaining in heat and flavor as it turns. Its color is a little like a muted version of the goat pepper’s peach-orange hues (a habanero cousin hailing from the Caribbean).

As for flavor, there’s a fruitiness to habanero peach that’s not quite as sweet as the common orange habanero, but simply delicious nonetheless.

What are the best uses for it?

There’s a wide world of opportunity here as any habanero pepper is very versatile in the kitchen, if you’re one for things extra-spicy. Fresh salsas and hot sauces are an obvious choice (and the peach color adds a nice touch to the presentation). Try it as well as a fruity heat source for summer cocktails, pickled to add a real kick to sandwiches and sides, or grilled and sliced or chopped to be added to burgers, salads, or other meals and sides. Just remember, a little goes a long way here, so unless you are accustomed to this level of the pepper scale, opt for a lesser amount (or a milder chili if you have a heavy hand when adding ingredients.)

Where can you buy peach habanero peppers?
While the common orange habanero (and some shades of red) have made their way into major grocery stores, the more unique hues are much harder to find. Check your local chili farm (if you’re lucky to have one close by) or if you garden, try growing these delicious chili peppers yourself. The plants grow to about 18 inches tall and stay rather compact, making them an excellent option for compact spaces and container gardening.

You can find peach habanero seeds for sale online (Amazon).

While there’s a lot here that’s like your common orange habanero, the peach habanero is such a delightful color that you’ll find yourself reaching for them for culinary presentation alone. They just look tasty (and they are) but don’t let that fool you into thinking these are tame chilies. Be prepared for the high heat.

https://pepperscale.com/peach-habanero/

 

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Peach Habanero Guide: Heat, Flavor,
Uses
June 7, 2021 by Matt Bray
40


What are peach habaneros?
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Like many chili peppers, habaneros come in a surprising amount of colors. Orange may be the most common, but there’s chocolate, red, and even more uncommon colors like peach. The peach habanero is a beauty of a pepper – with a yummy-looking orange sherbet-like color. But beyond its unique hue, it packs the expected heat (150,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units) and fruitiness that makes its habanero cousins so popular.


habanero peach

Table of contents

What are peach habaneros?
Peach habanero fast facts


How hot is the peach habanero?

What does the peach habanero look like? And how’s the taste?

What are the best uses for it?
Where can you buy peach habanero peppers?
Peach habanero fast facts:

Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 350,000 SHU
Median heat: 250,000 SHU
Origin: Caribbean
Capsicum species: Chinense
Jalapeño reference scale: 18 to 140 times hotter
Use: Culinary
Size: Approximately 2 inches long, pod-like
Flavor: Sweet, Fruity

How hot is the peach habanero?
The habanero peach shares a similar heat profile to most other habanero peppers, though its floor tends to be a little hotter (150,000 to 350,000 Scoville heat units) compared to a common orange habanero (100,000 to 350,000 SHU). There’s a little more bite on average here, but without the potential fieriness of one of the habanero super-hots like the Red Savina, Roatan pumpkin, or chocolate habaneros that can reach well north of 500,000 SHU.


Compared to the jalapeño pepper, our reference point, the peach habanero is anywhere from 18 to 140 times hotter than a jalapeño, depending on the where each sits in its particular range. This, like all habaneros, is a chili for more extreme eaters. It’s a significant heat, so best to use caution when cooking with it. Use kitchen gloves when handling to prevent severe chili burn from occurring.


What does the peach habanero look like? And how’s the taste?
Its shape is like other habanero peppers, though they tend to be a little longer: approximately two inches long by one inch wide. Its skin is wrinkled and ages from green to a beautiful creamy peach hue, gaining in heat and flavor as it turns. Its color is a little like a muted version of the goat pepper’s peach-orange hues (a habanero cousin hailing from the Caribbean).

As for flavor, there’s a fruitiness to habanero peach that’s not quite as sweet as the common orange habanero, but simply delicious nonetheless.

What are the best uses for it?

There’s a wide world of opportunity here as any habanero pepper is very versatile in the kitchen, if you’re one for things extra-spicy. Fresh salsas and hot sauces are an obvious choice (and the peach color adds a nice touch to the presentation). Try it as well as a fruity heat source for summer cocktails, pickled to add a real kick to sandwiches and sides, or grilled and sliced or chopped to be added to burgers, salads, or other meals and sides. Just remember, a little goes a long way here, so unless you are accustomed to this level of the pepper scale, opt for a lesser amount (or a milder chili if you have a heavy hand when adding ingredients.)

Where can you buy peach habanero peppers?
While the common orange habanero (and some shades of red) have made their way into major grocery stores, the more unique hues are much harder to find. Check your local chili farm (if you’re lucky to have one close by) or if you garden, try growing these delicious chili peppers yourself. The plants grow to about 18 inches tall and stay rather compact, making them an excellent option for compact spaces and container gardening.

You can find peach habanero seeds for sale online (Amazon).

While there’s a lot here that’s like your common orange habanero, the peach habanero is such a delightful color that you’ll find yourself reaching for them for culinary presentation alone. They just look tasty (and they are) but don’t let that fool you into thinking these are tame chilies. Be prepared for the high heat.

https://pepperscale.com/peach-habanero/

Yellow Bell Peppers are packed with nutrients. Perfect for any salad. Personally not a big pepper person but bell peppers would be my go to in any garden over the spicy kind.

Interesting kind though for you to share. The purple oranges blew my mind. It is beyond me. But to have the ability to cross grow anything can make for great combinations. Maybe even a new trend (of fruit or veggies) that every one flocks to because it's just the new thing.

 

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Yellow Bell Peppers are packed with nutrients. Perfect for any salad. Personally not a big pepper person but bell peppers would be my go to in any garden over the spicy kind.teresting kind though for you to share. The purple oranges blew my mind. It is beyond me. But to have the ability to cross grow anything can make for great combinations. Maybe even a new trend (of fruit or veggies) that every one flocks to because it's just the new thing.Yellow Bell Peppers are packed with nutrients. Perfect for any salad. Personally not a big pepper person but bell peppers would be my go to in any garden over the spicy kind.

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nteresting kind though for you to share. Thet to have the ability to cross grow anything can make for great combinations. Maybe even a new trend (of fruit or veggies) that every one flocks to because it's just the new thing.

These kind of peppers might be your speed then they're incredibly sweet and crunchy
It's a heirloom variety from Ukraine and you can dry them and make smoked paprika out of it that is very sweet.
Sweet Pepper, 'Lesya'

(Capsicum anuum) A variety native to Ukraine, 'Lesya' was an absolute knockout for us a few years back, hanging heavy with thick-walled, sweet fruits perfect for roasting or eating raw. The shape is adorable: plump and round with a protruded, pointy blossom end. Look up this variety online and you will find a myriad of claims that it is "the sweetest pepper in the world". We won't make that claim (I'm not sure why people feel the need to, as they create unrealistic expectations), but there is no doubt that Lesya is a very sweet and delicious pepper. It is quite remarkable in its productivity, and we recommend staking to provide support. Originally developed and released by the Bilous family from the village of Prysluch (about halfway between Kyiv and Lviv in western Ukraine).

As for regular bell peppers
White Cloud variety,

Description/Taste
White bell peppers are small to medium in size, averaging seven centimeters in length and five centimeters in diameter, and are rounded, square, and slightly uneven in shape with 3-4 lobes and a thick green stem. The smooth skin is firm, glossy, and pale white to ivory, almost appearing translucent when young, transforming to a faint yellow. Depending on the variety, if allowed to remain on the plant, the white pepper may turn to green, orange, or red with full maturity. Underneath the skin, the pale-yellow flesh is thick, juicy, crisp, and succulent, with a hollow cavity that contains very small, flat and bitter cream-colored seeds and a thin, spongy membrane. White bell peppers have an aqueous crunch with a mild, sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
White bell peppers are available year-round, with a peak season in the summer.
Current Facts
White bell peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are a rare variety of edible fruits that can be grown both as an annual or perennial and belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Many White bell pepper cultivars are heirloom varieties, meaning they have been around since before World War II and are open-pollinated while others are hybrids. Unlike the more uniform, greenhouse-grown, white Holland bell peppers, White bell peppers are grown outdoors in a variety of conditions. While this variety is difficult to find in the commercial marketplace, White bell peppers are favored by home gardeners and local farms for their ease of growth, high yields, unusual coloring, and sweet flavor.