My Winning Salsa Recipe – My Square Foot Garden (2024)

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  1. Babs Wood says:

    September 20, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Your site has been alot of fun for me as well as helpful. So….. I made the salsa and, IT’S A WINNER! Thanks so much for the receipe. Will keep watching your site waiting for next spring! Regards

  2. April 4, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Hi! I think this is definately going to be one of my gardening goals for the year. We love the Pace picante salsa, and I’ve really wanted to can a year’s worth of SOMETHING, lol. I haven’t managed it yet, but this will be the summer!

    I just wanted to know what the yield of this recipe is? I see you have quite a few quarts in the picture. Is that one batch? Thanks!

    P.S. Have you noticed the renewed springtime traffic from my blog to yours because of my raised bed post from last year? Guess the raised bed gardening fever is still going strong! 🙂

  3. Launa says:

    August 13, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Thank you!

  4. August 4, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    Launa,

    You made sense of it–cut everything up, put in separate containers, and let sit overnight in the fridge. Drain juices off (tomato juice can be kept and canned if you want), and combine. This recipe gets hotter the longer you cook it, so it’s difficult to get it to the right consistency (not so watery) without getting it too hot unless you include the step of draining.

    🙂 Emily

  5. Launa says:

    August 4, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    I am interested in trying your salsa recipe, but I want to make sure I understand your directions correctly. Your instructions say “let sit overnight” – is that in the fridge, or out on the counter? Are the tomatoes, peppers, and onions in separate containers? – my guess would be yes.

    The directions almost sound like the tomatoes are cut up on Day-1, the peppers are cut up on Day-2, the onions on Day-3, and then the salsa made on Day-4, but I think you mean this –

    Day-1 : Using three bowls: Blanch, peel, core, and quarter tomatoes – let sit overnight. Seed and dice green and hot peppers (use gloves) – let sit overnight. Chop onions – let sit overnight.
    Day-2 : Drain off tomato juice and can it. Drain and discard juice from the peppers. Drain and discard liquid from the onions…Combine everything in a stockpot…

    Is this right?

    Your website is wonderful. Thank you so much!

  6. Emily says:

    July 31, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    I think this recipe made 18 pints. I’ll double check on it when I make it this year!

  7. Elaine says:

    July 3, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I love your site! How many bottles of salsa did you end up with?

  8. Emily says:

    March 2, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    We eat the mild. I followed this recipe and cooked it for 3 hours and it turned out between mild and medium, compared to Pace. For me it was perfect–I like a little more spice than mild, but not as much as medium.

  9. Jenna Z says:

    March 2, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Hi! I’m a new reader to your blog! This is my second year at our new house and I have MUCH more space to garden than at our previous house but I want to cram a lot more in so I am practicing my sq.ft. gardening! I whole heartedly encourage you to submit your salsa to your local fair! I wrote a little post last summer about exhibiting at fairs. It’s so much fun!
    http://corgipants.blogspot.com/2008/06/exhibiting-at-county-fair.html

  10. Brooke says:

    March 2, 2009 at 7:56 am

    Pace is also my favorite salsa. Does your family like the mild, medium or hot? and how long did you cook it to get that level of heat? Thanks

My Winning Salsa Recipe – My Square Foot Garden (2024)

FAQs

What should I grow in my garden for salsa? ›

Salsas are a mix of tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and cilantro. However, you can create your salsa with whatever ingredients you want. If you like spicy salsa, you should consider planting habaneros.

How many tomato plants for salsa? ›

Decide how many tomato plants you want to grow. Three or four tomato plants will produce plenty of tomatoes for salsa. I prefer a meaty variety of tomato for salsa like Roma. Red or yellow cherry tomatoes also make excellent salsa.

How often should I water my salsa garden? ›

Second, water your plants frequently, especially with full sun exposure, and in the late spring or early summer. A good rule of thumb when watering your herb and vegetable plants is: Water when the soil is dry to touch and water in ¼” deep.

What are the best onions to grow for salsa? ›

The best onions to grow in a salsa garden

I've used a wide variety of onions over the years when making garden fresh salsa. Similar to the tomatoes, I use whatever variety I have an abundance of in the garden. Yellow onions, red onions, Walla Walla onions and even Vidalia onions make a delicious salsa.

What variety of tomato makes the best salsa? ›

Roma Tomatoes are a popular choice for salsa-making due to their dense and meaty texture, small number of seeds, and full-of-flavor tanginess. Variations of this tomato are sometimes called “plum” or “paste” tomatoes. Red Beefsteak Tomatoes are another favorite for those who favor a juicier tomato in their salsa.

What tomato plants are best for salsa? ›

Here are some of the most popular types of tomatoes for salsa:
  • Roma tomatoes: Roma is a type of plum tomato. ...
  • Little or Big Mama tomatoes: Little Mama tomatoes are miniature Roma tomatoes. ...
  • Amish Paste tomatoes: Amish Paste tomatoes are similar to Roma tomatoes, but they have a slightly sweeter flavor.
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When should I start my salsa garden? ›

Start seeds indoors under lights 8 weeks before your last frost date. Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden after all danger of frost has past. Space pepper plants at least 12-inches apart. Use small tomato cages to help support the plants.

How long does it take to grow a salsa garden? ›

Fruits are edible from early green to full-color maturity. Spacing: one plant per sq. ft. Days to harvest: 50 to 65 green, 80 to 85 to full color.

How many tomatoes will 1 plant produce? ›

That means a conservative estimate for the total number of tomatoes harvested during the season would be over 400 tomatoes, or roughly 100 tomatoes per plant. If you grow tomatoes the way I do, it's safe to bet on getting at least 100 tomatoes off your plants within four to five weeks during your peak season.

How do you thicken garden salsa? ›

If you use slicing tomatoes, you can thicken your salsa by adding tomato paste or by draining off some of the liquid after you chop the tomatoes. Never add flour or cornstarch to salsa before canning because an unsafe product may result.

Should I water my tomato plants everyday in hot weather? ›

In areas with sandy, fast-draining soil, like parts of the Southwest, South Florida, and Coastal South, you may need to water plants daily or even twice a day during the hottest days of summer. No matter where you live, drip irrigation is probably the best, most economical watering option.

What time of day should I water my tomato plants? ›

TOMATO WATERING TIPS

Water in the morning to the keep the soil moist through the heat of the day. Always water at the base of the plant — watering from above invites disease. Check tomatoes growing in pots often since they dry out quickly. Be consistent — fluctuations in water supply lead to cracking and blossom end ...

What are the best peppers for salsa? ›

For mild salsa, use banana peppers, Anaheim peppers, and/or canned diced green chile peppers. For medium salsa, add one finely chopped jalapeno to the mix. For hot salsa, add two finely chopped jalapeno peppers or the even hotter serrano peppers.

What are the best hot peppers to grow for salsa? ›

Heat Up Your Salsa With These Hot Peppers
  • Jump Ahead: Common Hot Pepper Types for Salsa. ...
  • Jalapeño Peppers – 2,000-8,000 SHU. ...
  • Serrano Peppers – 10,000-20,000 SHU. ...
  • Cayenne Peppers – 30,000-50,000 SHU. ...
  • Thai Chili Peppers – 50,000-100,000 SHU. ...
  • Habanero – 100,000-350,000 SHU. ...
  • Carolina Reaper – Over 1-2 million on SHU. ...
  • Add Flavor.
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Should you use red or white onions in salsa? ›

Should you use red or white onion in salsa? You can use either. I prefer white onions in my pico de gallo because they're crisp and have just the right bite. If all you've got is red onions, don't let that hold you back, it'll be every bit as good.

When should I plant my salsa garden? ›

May is a great month to get outside and plant your very own salsa garden! Tomatoes and peppers need at least 8 hours of sun, so determine what part of your yard would make a great space for your salsa garden. You can create a raised bed if you have the space, but if you are limited on space, no worries!

What peppers are good for salsa? ›

For mild salsa, use banana peppers, Anaheim peppers, and/or canned diced green chile peppers. For medium salsa, add one finely chopped jalapeno to the mix. For hot salsa, add two finely chopped jalapeno peppers or the even hotter serrano peppers.

Is salsa enough vegetables? ›

Tomatoes contain large amounts of vitamin C and beta carotene. Lime and hot pepper also contain beneficial vitamins and minerals. Because of the fresh ingredients, you can include tomato salsa as one of your suggested four vegetable servings per day. Just 1/4 cup of fresh tomato salsa counts as a single serving.

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