The chili peppers are in

In addition to grape planting, we've also been planting our chili peppers: a job not possible without the help of Nicholas and Anthony. Seriously guys, thank you.

The seed came from New Mexico, as did a good deal of advice on fertilizer, pounds per acre, capping, uncapping and watering.

It was a new experience for all of us but Pape, who planted chili peppers during his previous life thirty years ago.

Nicholas provided the planter and a good deal of expertise.

The rest of us walked behind watching seed depth. And by "us" I mean the guys. Mamasan and I trailed behind everyone taking photos and video. I'm sure all of you want to watch an hour's worth of the tractor driving back and forth. Real titillating stuff.

We've had to postpone much post-planting irrigation due to vineyard operations. I'm happy to report though that, after days of frustrating pivot snafu's, Nathan and Pape finally have the sprinkler functioning and ready to roll. As soon as we get the go-ahead from the vineyard crew, we'll be cleared for watering. 

Should be an interesting experiment to watch.