Chillies can be dried in a warm well-ventilated area before storage.
Alternatively they can be frozen.
Place the chillies in bags or containers and place in a freezer – no further preparation is needed. The flesh may be slightly soft on thawing.
These peppers may irritate the skin because of their capsaicin content. While cooking, consider wearing latex gloves, or else keep the dish soap nearby. If you do feel the spicy bite of capsaicin, wash your hands with dish soap, or hold a towel dipped in milk over the affected area. When handling/cutting the peppers it is a good idea to wear vinyl gloves, as skin irritation may occur. If you do not wear gloves, avoid touching the eyes with your fingers as painful burning will occur. Rinse the affected area thoroughly in cold water until burning sensation stops.
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Be Aware of Pests and Diseases!
Aphids - greenfly, and blackfly. Small sap sucking insects
Symptoms: distorted growth, sticky substance on foliage
Control
Scrape off and crush between finger and thumb.
Use Pesticide based on Pyrethrum
Spray with soapy water
Biological control using natural predators
Slugs and Snails
Symptoms: holes in leaves and shoots. Tell-tale slime trails
Control
Physical collection and removal of pests from growing area
Use beer traps,
Apply slug pellets around plants
Red Spider Mite
Symptoms: mottled foliage upper leaf surface and early leaf fall. Underside of leaf – tiny yellowish green mites and white skin cases and egg shells.. Appearance of fine silk webbing on plant
Control
Thrives in warm dry environment so increase atmospheric humidity.
Use Biological control
Botrytis (grey mould)
Symptoms: fuzzy grey mould, on leaves, buds, fruit and flowers
Control
There are no fungicides, approved for garden use, against this fungus.
Hygiene is important, especially for protected crops
Remove diseased material asap
Ensure good air movement and ventilation around plants especially in cool wet weather.
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