Peppers

New England is not an ideal climate for growing peppers. They like long summers that are hot and dry. That is why they thrive in places like Mexico, and the southwest United States. But, we grow them here in Rhode Island because I love the challenge and people enjoy them at the market.

We grow a lot of red peppers at One Love Farm. For them, the growing season is even longer than green peppers. That is because you have to be patient and wait for them to turn red. And now is that time. We have had a few over the past few weeks, but now it seems they are turning at a quicker pace.

That is a good thing because the first frost at One Love Farm is likely fast approaching. The earliest we have had a first frost is October 6th, which would be tomorrow. But, usually the first frost happens between the 10th and 12th. That means it is a race against the inevitable frost clock to get as many red peppers picked as possible.