Tips on Overwintering Chiles, Free Organic Mulches & More!
hot water; do not eat again until the pain goes. If it is severe, induce vomiting by tickling the back of the throat. Charcoal is a useful emetic. Swallowing some will induce vomiting and the charcoal may also absorb the poison. White wood ash mixed to a paste with water will relieve stomach pain.
Inspect
Try to identify. Ensure that a plant is not slimy or worm-eaten. It will be past its best, with little food value other than the grubs or worms upon it. Some plants, when old, change their chemical content and become toxic.
Smell
Crush a small portion. If it smells of bitter almonds or peaches - discard.
Skin Irritation
Rub slightly or squeeze some of the juice on to a tender part of the body (under the arm between the armpit and elbow, for instance). If any discomfort, rash or swelling is experienced - discard, reject in the future.
Lips, Mouth, Tongue
If there is no irritation to the skin proceed in the following stages, going on to the next only after waiting five seconds to check that there is no unpleasant reaction: Place a small portion on the lips. Place a small portion on the corner of the mouth. Place a small portion on the tip of the tongue. Chew a small portion. In all cases: if any discomfort is felt, such as soreness to throat, irritation or stinging or burning sensations - discard, reject in future.
Swallow
Swallow a small amount and wait five hours. During this period eat or drink nothing else.
Eating
If no reactions such as soreness to the mouth, repeated belching, nausea, sickness, stomach pains, griping pains in the lower abdomen or any other distressing symptoms are experienced, you may consider the plant safe. ___________________________________________
Michael, Good input. Thanks. Pepper Joe
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I started my plants in early March in Texas and they sprouted in normal time and grew satisfactorly until April 9th when i brought them to illinois and put them in the basement(62 degrees) and put them under a grow lamp (80degrees) for about 12 hours a day. they are still green but do not seem to begrowing very much. Any comments?
thanks much fat jack from st.chuck
Fat Jack, They are slightly shocked from the change in the growing environment. They should be fine as they adapt. Get them outdoors gradually as the weather gets better. Good Luck,
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