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  • From: Willie McKemie <mf AT austinfarm.org>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Banana Peppers lose heat after harvest???
  • Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:22:33 -0500

On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 05:47:30PM -0400, growbd AT aol.com wrote:
> I harvested 15 pounds of banana peppers about 5 days ago with the intention
> of pickling them. ?They've stayed in a cool but not refrigerated spot since
> then. ?
>
> Just starting cutting them up and, with more than half cut, have not found
> ONE with any heat left. ?They are otherwise in good condition, firm and
> plump. ?I chomped on several while I was harvesting because I wasn't sure
> if some of them were a long sweet italian--they were ALL hot.
>
> I have Lyme Disease so maybe my senses are whacked out...?

I've never known hot peppers to lose their heat. Not stored at
ambient. Not stored in the cooler. Not dehydrated.

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