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Dear Friend,

The best way to make sure you’re eating healthy, non-GMO food is to grow it

yourself.

You might think that could take up a lot of time and effort on your behalf, but this

report is here to prove otherwise.

Peppers are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors… but there are so many other

delicious foods you can grow in your house.

So here’s what I suggest: check out this report, start your own pepper mini-farm,

eat your home-grown peppers… and once you grasp how rewarding this

experience can be, try out with other veggies too. (Carrots, green beans,

tomatoes… all these make excellent plants to grow indoors.)

And don’t forget to let me know how it goes!

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Table of Contents

1. Types of Peppers .................................................................................................................... 4

2. Nutritional Value of Peppers ................................................................................................ 6

3. Cultivating Peppers ............................................................................................................... 8

When to Plant Peppers ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Ideal Soil for Growing Peppers .............................................................................................................................. 9

How to Choose the Seeds ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Germinating the Seeds .......................................................................................................................................... 10

Transplanting Your Plants .................................................................................................................................... 11

Companion Planting ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Plants that Grow Well with Peppers ............................................................................................................ 11

Plants that Don’t Grow Well with Peppers ................................................................................................ 12

Pests and Diseases .................................................................................................................................................. 12

4. Harvesting Your Peppers .................................................................................................... 13

Harvesting the Seeds ............................................................................................................................................. 14

5. Preserving and Storing Peppers ......................................................................................... 14

6. Medical and Survival Uses of Peppers ............................................................................... 17

7. Resources .............................................................................................................................. 20

Survivopedia Articles about Gardening .......................................................................................................... 20

The Survival Garden: Fundamentals ................................................................................................................. 20

Growing Food In Different Climate Zones ..................................................................................................... 20

Growing Food for Survival in Small Places ..................................................................................................... 20

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Useful Info about Pepper ..................................................................................................................................... 21

Where to Buy Pepper Seeds ................................................................................................................................ 21

Planting & Growing ................................................................................................................................................ 21

Recipes......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

8. Easy Gardening Hack: How To Grow Food Indoors.......................................................... 23

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How to Grow Peppers Indoors

The Complete Guide for Pepper Planters

Peppers are one of Nature’s most versatile foods; there are many different kinds and you can eat

them raw or use them to add flavor to many types of dishes.

Nearly all cuisines include peppers as staple foods because they’re easy to grow and they don’t

take up much space. It’s this last feature that makes peppers such a great prepper’s plant; you can

grow them literally anywhere that has some sun.

1. Types of Peppers

Whether you like your peppers hot or sweet, you have a vast variety to choose from. The level of

heat ranges from the sweet bell pepper that has absolutely no spice whatsoever to the Carolina

Reaper, which can come in at a whopping 2 million+ Scoville Units.

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Peppers come in just about every shape and heat level that you can imagine.

Most commonly grown in the US are the sweet bell pepper, the banana pepper and the jalapeno

pepper. This is probably just because they’re the best known and seeds are easy to come by. The

habanero pepper is also an option if you like them really hot!

Though you can buy seeds at your local hardware store or superstore, you can also order them

online. That way, you can research what you want and buy specialty seeds.

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The most expensive pepper in the world seems to be

the Chiltepin, which grows in the Mexican desert –

Texas, Arizona, Florida, and also the Bahamas, and a few

other regions in Central America. It is also known as

“the mother of all peppers”, because is the closest thing

to the original species that all modern chilli peppers

descend from.

They are usually picked from wild plants (a perennial

shrub that usually grows to a height of around 1 meter), and their flesh is very thin. They are

extremely hot (between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville heat units). The price for whole dried ones

varies from $280 to $700 per kilogram.

2. Nutritional Value of Peppers

Peppers are incredibly nutritious. Regardless of the type, they’re all rich in fiber and extremely low

in calories, making them great for everybody. Green peppers are typically

extremely rich in vitamin C and offer respectable amounts of vitamins B6

and A.

Though most people don’t realize it, green bell peppers, yellow bell

peppers and red bell peppers are the same pepper picked at different

stages of ripening.

Green peppers aren’t ripe yet and red peppers are completely ripe. Yellow

peppers fall somewhere in the middle. The riper a pepper is, the more

vitamin A it has. Red sweet peppers have 93% of your daily recommended

dose of vitamin A per serving. This applies to most, if not all, red peppers

regardless of how sweet or hot they are.

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3. Cultivating Peppers

When to Plant Peppers

Each plant type requires different temperatures. Depending on where you live, most crops can be

started in early spring.

Peppers are a tender, warm-season crop, which can be grown in 1 to 11 USDA Hardiness Zones

(click here to check your zone).

You should start seeds indoor 8-10 weeks before transplanting, which means 2-3 weeks after the

expected last frost. Only the gardeners in the Deep South should plant the seeds directly in the

garden.

WHAT PEPPERS NEED FOR GROWING

Water Needs: Moist with good drainage

Lighting: Full sunlight

Optimal Temperature: Bell peppers require at least 70 degree

temperatures to germinate. If they have flowers, the temperature

should not go above 75 degrees or the flowers will fall off without

making fruit.

Best Soil: Neutral pH with good organic content.

If You Want to Transplant Outdoors: It is best to transplant

bell peppers when soil temperatures will not go below 65 degrees.

It is also important to harden peppers off before transplanting, as

the roots get disturbed easily.

Special Notes: To help lower temperatures during the flowering

stage, use removable shade canopies, straw mulch, and chilled

water. Placing two pepper plants close to each other can also enable

both plants to receive shade from each other.

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Ideal Soil for Growing Peppers

Peppers prefer a rich, sandy, loamy soil that has lots of nutrients. The soil needs to hold some

water but drain well because the roots like to be moist but not flooded.

This isn’t as complicated as it sounds; if you have super sandy soil, work in some compost. If you

have extremely rich, dense soil, work in some sand.

Since we’re growing inside, shoot for a mix of about half

sand and half soil/organic compost. If you want to get

particular, go with 1/3 garden soil, 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3

sand.

For example, if you use seed starter mix in containers with

poor drainage, the plants will develop large, weak stems,

and then die.

How to Choose the Seeds

Choosing your seeds properly will be critical to your

success. First, don’t go with any seed that has genetically

modified organisms (GMO) or is hybrid.

The problems with GMO foods are just now starting to be researched and there is considerable

cause for concern so it’s best to avoid them. Look for a reliable provider for your seeds.

You don’t want to plant anything hybrid because historically, hybrids aren’t stable in the second

generation. Hybrid seeds have been modified to combine the positive aspects of two different

types of plants. Though your first crop will grow gangbuster, your second crop grown from your

1st generation seeds will be unpredictable.

AVOID OVER-

FERTILIZATION!

Avoid adding too much

nitrogen to the soil!

Excessive nitrogen can

cause the pepper plants

to grow too fast, making

them more susceptible

to disease and less

productive.

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Hybrids are often unstable in the second and third generation. Yield

may be extremely low or the fruit may be inferior to either parent.

You’re better off sticking with heirlooms because then you know

exactly what you’ll get from every seed.

Germinating the Seeds

Once you’ve chosen your seeds, it may be best to start them in

individual peat containers. Place a few seeds on top of each little peat disk, add water, and then

push the seeds down about 1/4-1/2 inch. If you really want to make sure that your seeds are going

to sprout, put them between two damp paper towels and wait for them to sprout before carefully

planting them.

You can use just about any type of planter because the seeds don’t need to be deep to take root.

Containers that are too small can lead to root-bound plans as well as ones with stunted growth.

Today, most gardeners prefer 1.5 inch peat pots or pellets with one seed sown per pot or pellet.

Germination can take anywhere from 7 days to 6 weeks

depending upon the variety so be aware of that when you

plant them, especially if you’re considering putting them

on your veranda for part of the day.

Peppers like warm weather. Also, seeds germinate best

between 65 and 85 degrees F.

Keep them watered adequately without drowning them

and your peppers will thrive with very little maintenance.

On the other side of the equation, advancing from

seedling to second leaves can be a difficult process.

PREPARE THE BED!

Cover the prepared bed

with a dark colored

plastic wrap at least a

week before

transplanting.

This will heat the soil

beneath, and give an

early start to your young

peppers.

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After your seeds have sprouted and your seedlings are a few inches tall, it’s time to transplant

them into bigger containers.

Transplanting Your Plants

Because peppers are a medium-sized plant, it’s a good

idea to leave some space between them when you

plant them. We recommend leaving at least 12 inches

between each pepper plant in your raised garden or

planter.

If you’re planting in a round planter with a diameter of

1.5 feet or more, you can probably squeeze in 3-4

plants. They also like to have at least 6 hours of direct

sunlight so put them near a window or get them a

grow light.

Don’t transplant them into a bigger pot until the

seedlings are at least a few inches tall with several

branches of healthy leaves. That way you know that you’re transplanting plants that are going to

have a decent chance of survival.

Companion Planting

Planting different crops in the proximity of peppers would help pest control, maximize space and

increase crop productivity.

Plants that Grow Well with Peppers

There are some plants that do wonderfully when planted with peppers. These include basil, chives,

carrots, onions, lettuce, spinach, okra, leeks, radishes, beets, asparagus and garlic.

FERTILIZE

NATURALLY!

Before transplanting the

pepper plant, place an

uncracked raw egg in

the pot, on top of a few

inches of soil.

As it decomposes, it will

serve as a natural

fertilizer.

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Actually, just about any herb does extremely well when grown with peppers and some people

actually report that they increase the yield of the plants around them.

Plants that Don’t Grow Well with Peppers

Bell peppers are a bit less persnickety than hot peppers and will grow well near just about anything

other than fennel or kohlrabi. Hot peppers, on the other hand, are known to share some of their

heat with fellow peppers so you may want to consider giving them their own planter.

Also, hot peppers shouldn’t be grown with beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts

or fennel. They just don’t do well because of the different soil requirements.

As an aside, chili peppers have root exudates which help prevent root rot. In plants like tomatoes

that are prone to root rot, this is a great reason to buddy them up.

Pests and Diseases

Generally, peppers are problem-free. The same pests and

diseases that plague tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants

will occasionally attack peppers.

Destructive caterpillars like cutworms, tomato hornworms,

and borers are easily controlled with Bacillus thuringensis

(BT or Thuricide). Rotenone and pyrethrum will readily

handle pepper maggots and weevils, leaf miners, flea

beetles, and aphids.

If they appear, disease and insect pests threaten efficient

pepper production by lowering yield, reducing fruit quality and making harvests unreliable, but

with a few precautions, you can keep your peppers "clean:"

Select fertile, well drained fields and check annually for pH, nutrients, nematodes, southern

stem blight, soil insects and weeds.

GET RID OF THE

APHIDS

NATURALLY!

Use lemon juice as an

organic way of killing

and repelling aphids

from your peppers.

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Keep seed and plant lots separate

Practice sanitation.

Spray plants for bacterial spot prior to pulling.

Obtain pest-free plants and transplant on a raised bed after soil temperature exceeds 55°F.

Spray at first appearance of disease and when insects warrant.

Use organic pesticides to eliminate common pests.

Harvest quality fruit, avoid injuries during handling and immediately remove field heat.

4. Harvesting Your Peppers

Peppers can be eaten at quite literally any phase as soon as they start to grow. However, the

vitamin content and sweetness of the flesh aren’t complete until they reach complete ripeness.

For sweet peppers, this takes about 60-90 days after seedlings are transplanted. Hot peppers take

a bit longer to reach maturity; up to 150 days after germination.

Be careful not to damage the plant as you do so because each plant will continue to grow for

quite a bit after the initial growing period as long as conditions remain good.

Tie the plants to stakes using old nylons, so they could keep their fruits. Don’t use wire twist-ties

or twine, because they will gradually choke off or snap the stem.

Frequent harvesting increases yields, often at the sacrifice

of flavor. If you continually pick the peppers before they

mature, the plants will continue to produce fruit in their

quest to develop viable seed.

If you have enough garden space, plant at least two of

each pepper variety you've selected. Allow one plant of

each variety to fully ripen to maturity, and harvest the

INCREASE THE

HEAT!

Increase hot peppers’

heat by fertilizing the

soil with the liquid runoff

of a worm farm.

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other throughout the season. Also, when picking peppers, refrain from tugging on the fruit, which

may break off a branch or even uproot the entire plant. Use a sharp knife or garden shears to cut

the tough stem.

Harvesting the Seeds

The best way to have a successful seed harvest is by selecting the right plants, spacing them

properly and maintaining control of the pollination process.

Keep in mind that nature is a tricky lady and all of the plants might cross pollinate with others of

the same species in the presence of very heavy pollinator activity. For the home gardener,

separating blocks of different varieties by 10-15 ft. with an unrelated crop in between is the best

defense against unexpected cross pollination.

While hot peppers have perfect self-pollinating flowers, they tend to cross pollinate much more

readily than sweet peppers. To avoid cross pollination, hot peppers should be separated from any

other type of pepper by at least 20’, or as great a distance as is possible in your garden.

5. Preserving and Storing Peppers

There are two primary ways that you can prepare your

peppers for storage. Typically, there are three, but we’re

not touching on freezing because that won’t necessarily

be an option if SHTF. You can either dry your peppers or

can them.

Either way, you’re going to lose some nutritional value.

Water soluble vitamins such as vitamin C are damaged by water, heat and air. Even 5 minutes of

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boiling can cause up to a 64% loss of vitamin C. Drying has similar effects. The best way to get the

vitamin C is to eat it fresh or lightly steamed – another reason to have indoor pepper plants.

On the other hand, beta carotene, which is converted by your body into vitamin A, is actually often

more accessible after light cooking. It’s also retained when the peppers are dried.

Air Drying

If you live in a relatively dry climate, you can dry your peppers by

hanging them up. This will take anywhere from 3-5 weeks depending

on the temperature and the amount of humidity in the air.

Before drying, check for softness or bad spots. You want to dry

peppers that are firm and healthy because drying doesn’t kill mold or

other nasties.

Just run a string through the stem or cap of the peppers, leaving an inch or so between each

pepper; you don’t want them to touch. Hang them somewhere dry and leave them alone. When

they feel crunchy, they’re done.

Oven Drying

Cut the peppers into ½-1 inch slices and place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer. You want

to keep your oven 130-150 degrees. You can do this by keeping the door slightly cracked. It will

take anywhere from 4-36 hours for your peppers to completely dry.

Dehydrator

You can dry your peppers whole or cut them in pieces if you’re drying them in the dehydrator. It

will take anywhere from 4-24 hours for them to completely dry depending on your dehydrator,

the humidity and how big the pieces are. Again, when they’re crunchy they’re done.

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Regardless of the method you use, store peppers in a dry jar or vacuum seal them after they’re

dry. You can also grind them powder if you’d like. Dried peppers will stay good for a year or more

if stored properly.

Canning

Peppers cook quickly so you want to be careful how you can them, especially if you want to

preserve the nutrients and enzymes. They’ll turn to mush pretty quickly so pack them into the jars

raw for best results.

If you’re cooking them in sauce, barely bring them to a boil before packing them into the jars.

They’ll cook more in the water bath and while cooling. Follow standard canning procedures to

properly can your peppers. One of the biggest advantages to canning food is that it remains good

for up to 10 years if canned and stored properly!

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6. Medical and Survival Uses of Peppers

We’ve already talked about how to grow peppers indoors, but do you know why should you

consider peppers an integral part of your survival garden?

Besides being tasty, they have numerous health benefits and can even be used in emergencies

to stop bleeding or to thwart an attacker. And I bet that you didn’t know that there are so many

medical and survival uses for peppers.

1. Stop Bleeding – Though capsaicin acts as an anti-coagulant in some situations, it also acts

to slow bleeding both internally and externally. To stop a cut from bleeding, just add a bit

of cayenne powder to it, or you can add a bit of water to make a paste. It will burn but the

bleeding will stop.

2. Inflammation – Capsaicin found in peppers reduces inflammation that can cause heart

disease and cancer, among other diseases.

3. Vitamin A Deficiency – This is a condition found in many underdeveloped countries and

may become an issue if SHTF here. It causes vision loss and compromises your immune

system. Peppers have lots of vitamin A, especially when they’re red or orange. It stays

viable even when the peppers are dried.

4. Menstrual Symptoms – B6 and magnesium combine to make a good anxiety relief and

B6 is a diuretic so it’s good for preventing menstrual bloating and even hypertension.

5. Vitamin A and Night Vision – Your safety may depend upon having good night vision

and vitamin A supports eye health in general and night vision in particular.

6. Scurvy – Caused by vitamin C deficiency, scurvy causes a host of health problems including

anemia, gum problems and bleeding under the skin. Sailors often suffered from this; that’s

why ships carried citrus fruits. Fresh or lightly cooked peppers, especially ripe ones, provide

a ton of vitamin C – even one daily can give you what you need to prevent scurvy. Vitamin

C is lost when the peppers are dried, though.

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7. Capsaicin and Cancer – Pepper studies are being conducted at an increasing rate because

of new findings. Several results show that capsaicin slows the growth of tumors and may

even cause prostate cancer cells to die instead of propagating. Research is being

conducted with breast cancer cells, too.

8. Relieves Joint Pain – Capsaicin is shown to relieve joint pain when taken orally by eating

hot peppers or sauce and when rubbed onto the skin topically as a tincture or rub. To

make a rub, boil 1 tablespoon of diced hot pepper, including ribs and seeds, in 1 pint of

cider vinegar and bottle while hot. Do not strain. Rub directly onto the skin over the

affected joint.

9. Preventing Frostbite – Sprinkle cayenne or chili pepper powder into gloves and socks to

stimulate blood flow that will keep your hands and feet warm if you have to go out in the

cold. Be sure to wash your hands before you touch your face or other sensitive skin,

though.

10. Toothaches – cayenne oil placed on a cotton ball and packed around the bad tooth will

relieve the pain.

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11. Self Defense – Pepper spray is made with pepper juice or capsaicin and will temporarily

but effectively disable an attacker if sprayed directly in eyes. You can easily make it with

just a few ingredients. All you need is rubbing alcohol or vinegar, any variety of extremely

hot peppers, and some baby or mineral oil.

12. May Stop Heart Attacks – It’s long been suspected that cayenne pepper and capsaicin

has numerous cardiovascular benefits. There are even anecdotal stories that tell of people

experiencing recovery from taking a strong cayenne tincture while having a heart attack.

13. Diabetes – Capsaicin helps to regulate insulin levels, which helps in the control of type-2

diabetes.

14. Cholesterol – Capsaicin seems to have a positive effect on blood cholesterol levels and

also acts as an anti-coagulant in the blood stream.

15. Pain and Anxiety Relief – Capsaicin in high levels such as those found in hot peppers

(jalapenos, chillis, habaneros, etc.) release endorphins in response to the burning sensation

that you experience when you eat them that have analgesic properties and cause

sensations of happiness and pleasure.

16. Psoriasis – in one study, a cream made with .025% capsaicin significantly reduced the

itching, scaling and redness related to psoriasis. Warning: don’t rub it on broken skin

unless you really want to feel the burn!

17. Headaches – 70% of 52 people in a study who suffered from cluster headaches reported

relief from pain when capsaicin was applied under the nostril on the same side of the face

that the headache was on. This study has been repeated several times with similar results.

When the capsaicin was placed under the opposite nostril, no headache relief was noted.

18. Ulcers – Though it may seem counterproductive, capsaicin acts as a healing agent in

people with peptic and duodenal ulcers. It’s suspected that it acts to stop the bleeding

and serves as a local anesthetic to reduce pain. Several studies also support the hypothesis

that, when eaten regularly, chili peppers and others high in capsaicin may actually prevent

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ulcers from forming because it protects the mucous lining in your stomach and increases

healing blood flow to damaged tissues. It also increases the secretion of digestive juices.

19. Colds, Sinus Infections and Bronchial Issues – Adding chili peppers or other hot sauces

to soups may help heal and prevent colds, sinus infections and other respiratory

conditions.

20. Post-Surgical and Arthritis Pain Relief – Capsaicin is the key ingredient in the oral drug

Adlea which is currently in trials for approval for use as a long-term analgesic for post-

operative and osteoarthritis pain. It’s suspected that it may also be helpful for such

conditions as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.

Peppers are a delicious, nutritious, simple vegetable to grow indoors or out. If you’re in a tight

space and don’t have much room, they’re especially ideal because they’re so compatible with

herbs and other veggies that don’t require much space.

7. Resources

Survivopedia Articles about Gardening

The Survival Garden: Fundamentals

Growing Food In Different Climate Zones

Growing Food for Survival in Small Places

How To Start Your Survival Garden Indoors

4 Edible Plants to Grow Indoors

Types of Seeds for Your Survival Crops

Rotating Crops For Your Next Year Garden

7 Ways To Hide Your Survival Garden

DIY Natural Fertilizer for Your Survival Crops

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Save Your Own “Survival Seeds” [Part 1]

Save Your Own “Survival Seeds” [Part 2]

Hydroponics – A Peek Into The Future Of Gardening

Useful Info about Pepper

http://www.cayennediane.com/index.php

http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/

http://www.eatmorechiles.com/about.html

http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org/

Where to Buy Pepper Seeds

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/best-vegetable-seed-companies-

zm0z11zsto.aspx#axzz3Q1JWwoc8

http://www.seedsavers.org/onlinestore/pepper/

http://sustainableseedco.com/peppers/

http://www.burpee.com/organic-gardening/organic-peppers/

http://www.highmowingseeds.com/organic-non-gmo-heirloom-pepper-seeds.html

http://www.pepperjoe.com/

Planting & Growing

http://www.almanac.com/plant/bell-peppers

http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene9c8a.html

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http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/pepper/msg1010581314713.html

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/common-pepper-plant-

problems.htm

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/opp4528

http://www.superhotchilli.com/problems.html

http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/selectnewpest.peppers.html

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/harvesting-peppers.htm

Recipes

http://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_04/peppers.html

http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu/pdf/8004.pdf

http://www.pickyourown.org/pepperspickled.htm

http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09314.html

http://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2012/08/10/making-your-own-hot-pepper-flakes/

http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/dehydrating-chili-peppers-making-chili-

powders.html#.VMdzc_7Lfgw

http://www.food.com/recipe/oven-dried-hot-peppers-flakes-or-powder-73907

http://www.rosybluhandmade.com/2011/10/18/how-to-string-peppers-for-drying-and-

decorating/

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8. Easy Gardening Hack: How To Grow Food

Indoors

I’ve been trying to find out how to grow my own food for about 3 months now. Why would I even

try this? Especially since I don’t live on a farm and I never had my own garden…

Well… it’s because 80% of all the food in America is GM tainted. Perhaps even more. Money-

hungry corporations are killing us with artificial sweeteners, trans-fat, common food dyes, sodium

nitrates and the list could go on for hours.

Their whole business plan is based on making us addicted to GM foods and leave us no other

choice. And it’s working. Why?

Because most Americans don’t have the time, the energy and (perhaps most important) the space

to grow their own food and free themselves from the chains of big agro corporations.

But this needs to stop. We can show them we’re no longer willing to put up with this.

How? Grow your own food and don’t depend on America’s corrupt food industry anymore.

I’m one of the many people that decided to grow their own food. In my spare time I’ve been

looking for solutions to grow food in my own apartment.

The problem is it’s not at all easy. It’s not complicated either. It’s just too much work compared to

what you have to gain.

Anybody can plant a few seeds or try a few vertical farming tricks to get rid of the space problem

in your apartment. The thing is you won’t get enough food out of it.

And when I realized how much food I’d be able to grow I actually thought it’s not worth my time,

my money, and energy.

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Until I heard about aquaponics. It’s a

technique used by people living in arid

regions… in deserts actually.

Those people are using this method to

feed their families... even though they

have no water, no money, no fertile

soils, no space to grow food, and no time to do it either. So obviously I thought this is perfect for

me.

The trick is this system only uses 10% of the water most people use when gardening and it requires

only half the space. And there’s no need for fertilizers, you can use small fish to fertilize the crops.

That’s how you can make it even in a small apartment.

I researched and learnt everything there is to know about aquaponics so I could make my own

system. And still, it was a bit confusing and I knew the entire thing wouldn’t be cheap.

And finally I discovered a step-by-step guide to make the entire thing for under $200. It’s called

“Backyard Liberty” it’s an easy to follow DIY manual anyone can use to make your own aquaponics

system.

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It’s hands down, the easiest way to use aquaponics I’ve ever seen the entire system is so simple

to make my 12 year old can do it.

And the results you get are astonishing. I used just a few seeds and 8 goldfishes and grew my first

crop of cherry tomatoes. They taste great and I can’t describe how relieved I was knowing my

food is fresh and safe to eat.

I never thought it would be this easy to grow my own food. It’s great that I finally got where I

wanted to be months ago when I decided to grow food in my apartment. It’s a great feeling of

accomplishment. And the best part is I know no-one is touching my food. No additives, GM foods,

food dyes, trans-fat. Just fresh food straight from my pocket-sized farm inside my apartment.

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