What Do You Do With Pepper Plants In The Fall?
Since pepper plants cannot tolerate a hard frost, many growers are forced to make a decision. Compost the plants at the end of the fall,… Read More »What Do You Do With Pepper Plants In The Fall?
What Color Shade Cloth Is Best For Peppers?
In 2018 and 2019, I tested different colors of shade cloth for green bell pepper production on drip irrigated black plastic mulch. In those trials,… Read More »What Color Shade Cloth Is Best For Peppers?
What Is The Lowest Temperature A Plant Can Survive?
Light freeze – 29° to 32° Fahrenheit will kill tender plants. Moderate freeze – 25° to 28° Fahrenheit is widely destructive to most vegetation. Severe… Read More »What Is The Lowest Temperature A Plant Can Survive?
Can Pepper Plants Come Back After A Freeze?
Pepper plants can recover from frost damage depending on the extent of the damage and the maturity of the plants. Cold-tolerant varieties may also be… Read More »Can Pepper Plants Come Back After A Freeze?
What Can I Use Instead Of A Food Mill?
The best substitutes for a food mill are a food processor, blender, potato ricer, colander, hand mixer, sieve (or strainer), or a grater. Is there… Read More »What Can I Use Instead Of A Food Mill?
Does A Food Mill Remove Seeds?
What is a Food Mill Used For? The food mill is a terrific tool for creating tomato sauces, by removing the skin, pulp, and seeds,… Read More »Does A Food Mill Remove Seeds?
Will A Food Processor Grind Tomato Skins?
Dry them. Lay the skins out on a parchment-lined sheet tray and bake them in a 200°F oven for 2-3 hours or longer, until they… Read More »Will A Food Processor Grind Tomato Skins?
How Do You Separate Tomato Skins And Seeds From Pulp?
Put tomatoes through a specialized strainer called a food mill. The food mill separates seeds and skins from the juice and pulp. How do you… Read More »How Do You Separate Tomato Skins And Seeds From Pulp?
How Do You Separate Seeds From Pulp?
Use your hands to separate the seeds from the pulp, putting the seeds into a colander as you go. Once they seeds are in the… Read More »How Do You Separate Seeds From Pulp?
How Can You Make Sauce Thicker Without Flour Or Cornstarch?
Puree some vegetables. Starchy vegetables—like potatoes, winter squash or celeriac—are excellent thickening agents, especially if they’ve been pureed. Simply roast or boil these vegetables and… Read More »How Can You Make Sauce Thicker Without Flour Or Cornstarch?