Were the peppers already pickled on the plant somehow? Is there a type of pepper called pickled peppers? What is a peck anyway?
Were the peppers already pickled on the plant somehow? Is there a type of pepper called pickled peppers? What is a peck anyway?
I think you’re on track. My best guess is that he was harvesting “pickling peppers” (i.e. peppers that would later be brined) and somehow the -ing ending turned into -ed. Probably for the sake of cadence in the tongue twister.
There is no capsicum fruit that grows in an already pickled state. Hopefully that’s not a surprise to anyone. This video is a good overview of the varieties out there if you’re curious though: https://youtu.be/BtsiuA7ETd8?si=rAUNaoQmDQvmLN_5