Hey Leaderboarders. What should I do? I have a Ghost Pepper growing in a planter by the front door. It is doing exceptionally well. Six feet plus tall with fruit. The peppers are rendered useless because they're so jammin' hot. But it is a bit of a novelty and it is useful to threaten others with the fruit. I'm thinking of pulling it?
Peppers can be effective insect deterrent. And cheap vodka can be a good conduit. Infuse some vodka with a pepper, put it in a spray bottle, and see if it keeps insects either away from other plants or out of the house. Pick the peppers and freeze them for further infusions?
I used to live on the bottom half of a split-level ranch so my windows were just about a foot off of ground level. Sprinkling some powdered cayenne along the windowsills used to keep bugs out like a charm. Cinnamon works as well. Except I prefer my cinnamon in yummy sweet rolls