Due to the mild temps this year, and the occasional "just the right
amount" rain shower, the garden did very well. This year likened the 2009
season - another very mild and perfect summer.
I really like the new type of pole bean I tried this year. They are called Fortex and they grow up to 11" long with absolutely no strings even at full maturity. Much better than Kentucky Wonder beans which, to me, aren't even fit to eat because of the "ball of yarn" you end up with in your mouth.
Bhut Jolokia Peppers (Ghost Peppers) anyone!!??
Yes these are the real deal. I purchased the seed from New Mexico State University's Chili Pepper Institute a few years ago. I bring the original 3 year old plant inside every winter and usually one more of it's offspring as well for backup.
These peppers are grown on a completely separate property away from the garden and all other peppers to prevent cross contaminating the seed I gather for future plants.
