some links:
The Chile Pepper Institute lots of stuff here, including seeds
Cross Country Nurseries bedding plants and chile pods (in central NJ)
www.peppers.com lots of food products
www.thechileman.org a UK site
some chiles that do well in containers: Early Jalapeno, Thai Chile, Big Early, Super Chile, Tangerine Dream, Redskin, Mohawk
For a vegetable-base hot sauce:
- saute 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup carrots, and two garlic cloves (minced)
- puree in blender with peppers of choice
- combine this mash with 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup lime juice
- simmer for 10 minutes
- strain into sterilized bottles and refrigerate