[outinyellowdogcountry]

Very interesting. Peppers do cross pollinate. I wondered about that. I have always planted side by side but now I will separate. I have a variety called sweet banana pepper. Is that the same family as jalapeno? As for wearing gloves I learned the hard way. I thought I was tough and processed a bunch of jalapenos to make sweet pickled peppers and at the end my hands were on fire. I tried everything. Finally I went to sleep in the recliner with both hands in buckets of ice water. I guess this is a pepper slide, huh?

[LonePalm]

Pretty much if it isn't a Habanero or a Tabasco it is Capsicum Annuum. That means that it will easily cross pollinate. By separate, I mean 100+ yards with a wind break in the way. You can use this to your advantage if you want milder Serranos or a bell with a bit of a bite.

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