Tomatillo question

[Ook]

Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem: Mine
are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast they
are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at the
same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of summer.

The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and I'm
making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot fence
and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I should go
ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably will since
I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear from anyone
who has grown tomatillos.

And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make good
weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep up with
the wild tomatillos.

[JoeSpareBedroom]

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> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast
> they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at
> the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of
> summer.
>
> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably
> will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear
> from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>
> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
> tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make good
> weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep up
> with the wild tomatillos.


First of all, any time you see size numbers for plants, they are rough
guidelines. I bought two lovage plants last year. Mine grows to six feet
tall. I gave the other one to a friend and in her garden, also in full sun,
hers grows three feet tall. There are lots of reasons why, none worth
worrying about. Be happy that the plants are happy.

Now: Take a look at the tomato cage pictures at the link below. Trellises
smellises. Any self-respecting tomato plant will destroy a trellis,
especially when thunderstorms include major wind.

http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/ancientangler/

[Ook]

"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
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> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
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> ...
>> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
>> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
>> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast
>> they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at
>> the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of
>> summer.
>>
>> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
>> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
>> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
>> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably
>> will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear
>> from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>>
>> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
>> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
>> tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make
>> good weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep
>> up with the wild tomatillos.
>
>
> First of all, any time you see size numbers for plants, they are rough
> guidelines. I bought two lovage plants last year. Mine grows to six feet
> tall. I gave the other one to a friend and in her garden, also in full
> sun, hers grows three feet tall. There are lots of reasons why, none worth
> worrying about. Be happy that the plants are happy.
>
> Now: Take a look at the tomato cage pictures at the link below. Trellises
> smellises. Any self-respecting tomato plant will destroy a trellis,
> especially when thunderstorms include major wind.
>
> http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/ancientangler/
>

My tomatillos are about as happy as can be, judging by the way they are
exploding out of the ground. My tomatoes are likewise exploding upwards,
along with my squash. Last year I put plants too close together, and had a
forest of spindly plants. This year I'm giving them more room.

My "trellises" are made from 1" x 1/2" x 8' wood, screwed into a 8' x 8'
grid with 1 5/8 long #8 screws. They are fairly sturdy, but I don't know
ultimately if they will be strong enough. I guess time will tell. If they
don't hold up, next year I'll use heavier wood and more cross braces, maybe
stake the corners if necessary. I do like your 'cages', however - very nice.
How deep into the ground do you drive the stakes? They look like they could
get to be a bit top heavy. I made my trellis 8' tall, and each pair is
screwed together at the top, and the bases are about 4-5 feet apart. They
lean into each other, hence my description of being 7 1/2 feet tall. I'll
post pics later.

[JoeSpareBedroom]

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> "JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
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>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
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>>> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
>>> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
>>> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how
>>> fast they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted
>>> them at the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the
>>> end of summer.
>>>
>>> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
>>> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
>>> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
>>> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I
>>> probably will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd
>>> like to hear from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>>>
>>> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
>>> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2
>>> feet tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They
>>> make good weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can
>>> keep up with the wild tomatillos.
>>
>>
>> First of all, any time you see size numbers for plants, they are rough
>> guidelines. I bought two lovage plants last year. Mine grows to six feet
>> tall. I gave the other one to a friend and in her garden, also in full
>> sun, hers grows three feet tall. There are lots of reasons why, none
>> worth worrying about. Be happy that the plants are happy.
>>
>> Now: Take a look at the tomato cage pictures at the link below. Trellises
>> smellises. Any self-respecting tomato plant will destroy a trellis,
>> especially when thunderstorms include major wind.
>>
>> http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/ancientangler/
>>
>
> My tomatillos are about as happy as can be, judging by the way they are
> exploding out of the ground. My tomatoes are likewise exploding upwards,
> along with my squash. Last year I put plants too close together, and had a
> forest of spindly plants. This year I'm giving them more room.
>
> My "trellises" are made from 1" x 1/2" x 8' wood, screwed into a 8' x 8'
> grid with 1 5/8 long #8 screws. They are fairly sturdy, but I don't know
> ultimately if they will be strong enough. I guess time will tell. If they
> don't hold up, next year I'll use heavier wood and more cross braces,
> maybe stake the corners if necessary. I do like your 'cages', however -
> very nice. How deep into the ground do you drive the stakes? They look
> like they could get to be a bit top heavy. I made my trellis 8' tall, and
> each pair is screwed together at the top, and the bases are about 4-5 feet
> apart. They lean into each other, hence my description of being 7 1/2 feet
> tall. I'll post pics later.


In the pictures, those are eight foot poles driven 1-1/2 to 2 feet into the
ground. In my previous garden, the ground was tougher, so I used metal
fencing posts because I needed to be able to really pound on them with a
sledge hammer. Either way, the cages have proven themselves over a period of
25-30 years. No matter how strong the wind, they've never blown over.

By the way, without the beer in the photo, the entire project will fail. You
must have a beer nearby in order to make those cages correctly.

[betsyb]

Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
Salsa do you make with them? I have some coming next month from TX. and have
noi idea what to do with them. I know about the salsa and would like to
plant some but never saw one, where would I look to propogate the lefotvers?

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
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...
> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast
> they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at
> the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of
> summer.
>
> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably
> will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear
> from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>
> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
> tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make good
> weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep up
> with the wild tomatillos.
>

[Ook]

I make cooked green sauce, which we all like very much. My son inhales it by
the gallon (or so it seems <g>). I also use them in fresh salsa. You can use
them to replace part or all of the tomatoe in many salsa recipes, or just to
supplement it. I have taken 3 parts tomatillos, 1 part onion, 1 small
jalapeno, small handful of fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of salt, and a squirt
of lime juice. Chop it up, stir. Best dang fresh green salsa you've hever
had. Eat with tortillo chips, slop it over beans or eggs or many other
dishes. Nuuuuummmm.... :) This year I'm growing more of them (not on
purpose), and I'm going to try to make some tomatillo jam.

As for growing them, I grow them just like tomatoes, and alongside my
tomatoes. They need staking as they will fall over otherwise.
The only thing I would suggest is to not let them drop their fruit on the
ground. I did that last fall, and now I have literally thousands of
volunteers growing all over my garden. I'll post some pics later tonight, I
still have 2 trellises to go, then need to trim and tie the toms and
tomatillos, mow the grass, finish watering, move the playset we are trying
to get painted....it never ends...

"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
> Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
> Salsa do you make with them? I have some coming next month from TX. and
> have noi idea what to do with them. I know about the salsa and would like
> to plant some but never saw one, where would I look to propogate the
> lefotvers?
>
> --
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>
>
> BetsyB
>
>
>
> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
> ...
>> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
>> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
>> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast
>> they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at
>> the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of
>> summer.
>>
>> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
>> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
>> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
>> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably
>> will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear
>> from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>>
>> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
>> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
>> tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make
>> good weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep
>> up with the wild tomatillos.
>>
>
>

[Ook]

> By the way, without the beer in the photo, the entire project will fail.
> You must have a beer nearby in order to make those cages correctly.

I don't drink, but I think you can substitute Mt. Dew for the beer in my
case :-)

[zxcvbob]

Ook wrote:
> I make cooked green sauce, which we all like very much. My son inhales it by
> the gallon (or so it seems <g>). I also use them in fresh salsa. You can use
> them to replace part or all of the tomatoe in many salsa recipes, or just to
> supplement it. I have taken 3 parts tomatillos, 1 part onion, 1 small
> jalapeno, small handful of fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of salt, and a squirt
> of lime juice. Chop it up, stir. Best dang fresh green salsa you've hever
> had. Eat with tortillo chips, slop it over beans or eggs or many other
> dishes. Nuuuuummmm.... :) This year I'm growing more of them (not on
> purpose), and I'm going to try to make some tomatillo jam.
>
> As for growing them, I grow them just like tomatoes, and alongside my
> tomatoes. They need staking as they will fall over otherwise.
> The only thing I would suggest is to not let them drop their fruit on the
> ground. I did that last fall, and now I have literally thousands of
> volunteers growing all over my garden. I'll post some pics later tonight, I
> still have 2 trellises to go, then need to trim and tie the toms and
> tomatillos, mow the grass, finish watering, move the playset we are trying
> to get painted....it never ends...
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
>> Salsa do you make with them? I have some coming next month from TX. and
>> have noi idea what to do with them. I know about the salsa and would like
>> to plant some but never saw one, where would I look to propogate the
>> lefotvers?
>>
>> --
>>
>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>
>>
>> BetsyB
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
>> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
>>> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
>>> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how fast
>>> they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted them at
>>> the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the end of
>>> summer.
>>>
>>> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
>>> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
>>> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
>>> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I probably
>>> will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd like to hear
>>> from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>>>
>>> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
>>> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2 feet
>>> tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They make
>>> good weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can keep
>>> up with the wild tomatillos.


One important difference from tomatoes: tomatillos are self-sterile.
You have to plant at least 2 to get any fruit.

I have 3 volunteer tomatillos that I dug up and transplanted into big
tomato cages. They are about 2 feet tall and blooming now. I didn't
grow tomatillos last year, but i grew them 2 years ago.

Bob

[Ook]

> One important difference from tomatoes: tomatillos are self-sterile. You
> have to plant at least 2 to get any fruit.

Seriously? It can fertilize the plant next to it, but not itself?
Huh...learn something new every day :)

> I have 3 volunteer tomatillos that I dug up and transplanted into big
> tomato cages. They are about 2 feet tall and blooming now. I didn't grow
> tomatillos last year, but i grew them 2 years ago.

Mine are 2-3 feet tall now, and started blooming at about 2 feet in height.
At 6 inches you can see little buds. If anyone is interested, here are some
pics of my humble weed and tomatillo infested garden, including my first try
at homebuilt tomatoe trellises. If you look closely, you can see the
volunteer tomatillos in many of the pictures.

FWIW - I made the trellises out of 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 8' wood. The tags on the
wood call them 1X2. Huh - HTH do you get 1 X 2 out of 3/4 X 1.5?

[betsyb]

Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream cheese.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
...
>I make cooked green sauce, which we all like very much. My son inhales it
>by the gallon (or so it seems <g>). I also use them in fresh salsa. You can
>use them to replace part or all of the tomatoe in many salsa recipes, or
>just to supplement it. I have taken 3 parts tomatillos, 1 part onion, 1
>small jalapeno, small handful of fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of salt, and a
>squirt of lime juice. Chop it up, stir. Best dang fresh green salsa you've
>hever had. Eat with tortillo chips, slop it over beans or eggs or many
>other dishes. Nuuuuummmm.... :) This year I'm growing more of them (not on
>purpose), and I'm going to try to make some tomatillo jam.
>
> As for growing them, I grow them just like tomatoes, and alongside my
> tomatoes. They need staking as they will fall over otherwise.
> The only thing I would suggest is to not let them drop their fruit on the
> ground. I did that last fall, and now I have literally thousands of
> volunteers growing all over my garden. I'll post some pics later tonight,
> I still have 2 trellises to go, then need to trim and tie the toms and
> tomatillos, mow the grass, finish watering, move the playset we are trying
> to get painted....it never ends...
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
>> Salsa do you make with them? I have some coming next month from TX. and
>> have noi idea what to do with them. I know about the salsa and would like
>> to plant some but never saw one, where would I look to propogate the
>> lefotvers?
>>
>> --
>>
>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>
>>
>> BetsyB
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
>> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Does anyone here have any experience growing tomatillos? I've read about
>>> them, and everything I read says they grow from 3-4 feet tall. Problem:
>>> Mine are already 3 feet tall and just exploding, I can't believe how
>>> fast they are growing! They are bigger then my tomatoes, and I planted
>>> them at the same time. At this rate, they will easily hit 6+ feet by the
>>> end of summer.
>>>
>>> The reason I'm asking is that I'm building tellises for my tomatoes, and
>>> I'm making them 7.5 feet tall (because last year they outgrew the 5 foot
>>> fence and the weight of the plants knocked it over. I'm wondering if I
>>> should go ahead and make the tomatillo trellis the same size - I
>>> probably will since I'm mass producing the tomatoe trellises. But I'd
>>> like to hear from anyone who has grown tomatillos.
>>>
>>> And tonight I'll post pics of my tomatillo infestation. OMG, I have
>>> thousands of them growing wild, and some of the volunteer ones are 2
>>> feet tall and growing fast, it breaks my heart to pull them out. They
>>> make good weed control, because there are no weeds in my garden that can
>>> keep up with the wild tomatillos.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[Jim Kingdon]

> Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
> Salsa do you make with them?

You can make a succotash or whatever you want to call it. Take any
combination of tomatillos, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, corn, onions,
garlic, etc and cook in a pan.

As for growing them, ours are roughly the size of our tomatoes (but
this our first year growing them, so I don't know exactly how big
they'll end up). I use commercial tomato cages (I like the folding
ones, for easier winter storage), which are roughly like the photos
which were posted here but not quite as big/sturdy. Seem to work OK.

[betsyb]

Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds a lot better that that succotash my
Husband favors with limas and corn? That turns me off. It's a guy thing I
think. Your mix sounds yummy. I will give it a try. Thanks.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Jim Kingdon" > wrote in message
...
>> Been reading all about your crops of tomatillos. What else besides Green
>> Salsa do you make with them?
>
> You can make a succotash or whatever you want to call it. Take any
> combination of tomatillos, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, corn, onions,
> garlic, etc and cook in a pan.
>
> As for growing them, ours are roughly the size of our tomatoes (but
> this our first year growing them, so I don't know exactly how big
> they'll end up). I use commercial tomato cages (I like the folding
> ones, for easier winter storage), which are roughly like the photos
> which were posted here but not quite as big/sturdy. Seem to work OK.

[Ook]

I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just don't
care for the recipe I used last time.


"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
> cheese.
>
> --

[betsyb]

I don't right now. I made it once and never again. Nobody liked it but me. I
think I called the company that makes the pectic and got it from them. I
will look online for you.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
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...
>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>> cheese.
>>
>> --
>
>

[betsyb]

Jalapeno Jam Jelly and Preserves Recipes

Ingredients:
3 medium green peppers
2 jalapeno peppers (2- inch size)
1 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
6 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces Certo liquid pectin
lots green food coloring or red.


Directions:

Seed and coarsely chop green peppers. Seed and chop jalapeno peppers wearing
rubber gloves. Combine peppers in food processor and puree. Add 1 cup
vinegar and blend thoroughly. Transfer to deep saucepan and add remaining
vinegar, sugar and cayenne pepper, blending well. Bring to a full rolling
boil, stirring frequently. Stir in pectin and continue to boil one minute
longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Pour into
sterilized jars to seal.

NOTES : It is important to make sure that the peppers are about medium in
size and only 3 are used. To many peppers will add to much liquid and the
jelly will not set.

This recipe for Jalapeno Jelly serves/makes 6 half-pints.


--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
>I don't right now. I made it once and never again. Nobody liked it but me.
>I think I called the company that makes the pectic and got it from them. I
>will look online for you.
>
> --
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>
>
> BetsyB
>
>
>
> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
> ...
>>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>>
>>
>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>>> cheese.
>>>
>>> --
>>
>>
>
>

[betsyb]

Where do you live? On the east coast we have Christmastree shops. They carry
it there.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
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...
>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>> cheese.
>>
>> --
>
>

[Ook]

Lebanon, Oregon. 60 minutes from the Pacific ocean :)

"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
> Where do you live? On the east coast we have Christmastree shops. They
> carry it there.
>
> --
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>
>
> BetsyB
>
>
>
> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
> ...
>>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>>
>>
>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>>> cheese.
>>>
>>> --
>>
>>
>
>

[betsyb]

You don't have much to lose. Jelly usually has a lot of sugar.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
...
> That is a ton of sugar, but not the same as the one I used - it also calls
> for a lot of sugar, but I think called for more green peppers. I'll print
> it off and put it in my recipe book and give it a shot. Thanks! :)
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Jalapeno Jam Jelly and Preserves Recipes
>>
>> Ingredients:
>> 3 medium green peppers
>> 2 jalapeno peppers (2- inch size)
>> 1 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
>> 6 1/2 cups sugar
>> 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
>> 6 ounces Certo liquid pectin
>> lots green food coloring or red.
>>
>>
>> Directions:
>>
>> Seed and coarsely chop green peppers. Seed and chop jalapeno peppers
>> wearing rubber gloves. Combine peppers in food processor and puree. Add 1
>> cup vinegar and blend thoroughly. Transfer to deep saucepan and add
>> remaining vinegar, sugar and cayenne pepper, blending well. Bring to a
>> full rolling boil, stirring frequently. Stir in pectin and continue to
>> boil one minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim
>> off foam. Pour into sterilized jars to seal.
>>
>> NOTES : It is important to make sure that the peppers are about medium in
>> size and only 3 are used. To many peppers will add to much liquid and the
>> jelly will not set.
>>
>> This recipe for Jalapeno Jelly serves/makes 6 half-pints.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>
>>
>> BetsyB
>>
>>
>>
>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I don't right now. I made it once and never again. Nobody liked it but
>>>me. I think I called the company that makes the pectic and got it from
>>>them. I will look online for you.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>>
>>>
>>> BetsyB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
>>> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that
>>>>you would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I
>>>>just don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>>>>> cheese.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[Ook]

That is a ton of sugar, but not the same as the one I used - it also calls
for a lot of sugar, but I think called for more green peppers. I'll print it
off and put it in my recipe book and give it a shot. Thanks! :)

"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
> Jalapeno Jam Jelly and Preserves Recipes
>
> Ingredients:
> 3 medium green peppers
> 2 jalapeno peppers (2- inch size)
> 1 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
> 6 1/2 cups sugar
> 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
> 6 ounces Certo liquid pectin
> lots green food coloring or red.
>
>
> Directions:
>
> Seed and coarsely chop green peppers. Seed and chop jalapeno peppers
> wearing rubber gloves. Combine peppers in food processor and puree. Add 1
> cup vinegar and blend thoroughly. Transfer to deep saucepan and add
> remaining vinegar, sugar and cayenne pepper, blending well. Bring to a
> full rolling boil, stirring frequently. Stir in pectin and continue to
> boil one minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off
> foam. Pour into sterilized jars to seal.
>
> NOTES : It is important to make sure that the peppers are about medium in
> size and only 3 are used. To many peppers will add to much liquid and the
> jelly will not set.
>
> This recipe for Jalapeno Jelly serves/makes 6 half-pints.
>
>
> --
>
> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>
>
> BetsyB
>
>
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I don't right now. I made it once and never again. Nobody liked it but me.
>>I think I called the company that makes the pectic and got it from them. I
>>will look online for you.
>>
>> --
>>
>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>
>>
>> BetsyB
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
>> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>>>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>>>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>>>
>>>
>>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>>>> cheese.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[betsyb]

http://www.christmastreeshops.com/

Nope, none in your area.

--

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"


BetsyB



"Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
...
> Lebanon, Oregon. 60 minutes from the Pacific ocean :)
>
> "betsyb" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Where do you live? On the east coast we have Christmastree shops. They
>> carry it there.
>>
>> --
>>
>> "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with
>> the intention of arriving safely in an attractive
>> and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in
>> one hand, Starbucks in the other, totally worn
>> out and screaming, "WOO HOO. what a ride!"
>>
>>
>> BetsyB
>>
>>
>>
>> "Ook" <Ook Don't send me any freakin' spam at zootal dot com delete the
>> Don't send me any freakin' spam> wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I did last year, but I didn't like it. Do you have a good recipe that you
>>>would like to share? I made it years ago and it was quite good, I just
>>>don't care for the recipe I used last time.
>>>
>>>
>>> "betsyb" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Have you made Jalapeno Jelly? It is wonderful with bagels and cream
>>>> cheese.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

[Ook]

"betsyb" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for the suggestions. Sounds a lot better that that succotash my
> Husband favors with limas and corn? That turns me off. It's a guy thing I
> think. Your mix sounds yummy. I will give it a try. Thanks.
>

Slightly related to succotash - I like to fry some garlic, one small onion,
greens and all, a chopped radish or three, and a large bowlfull of chopped
fresh greens consisting of any of the following: collards, beet, mustard,
chard, rutabaga (the greens, not the root), turnip, etc. I fry them in a hot
frying pan in a mixture of olive oil, sesame oil, and chile oil. Fill the
pan until it is overfull because the greens cook down quite a bit. Fry until
greens are anywhere from lightly singed to well cooked, according to
preferences. Stir so they don't burn. They are quite good, my son and I will
stuff ourselves with them :). There is no "right" way to do it - just about
any mixture of greens works. Use more or less chile oil according to taste,
but one TBSP is probably the most you want to use - unless you like it
*spicy*. In that case, sprinkle a tsp or two of cajun spice on it also.