[CH] Re: Philippine chile/gardners
Contrast (jhcurry@ibm.net)
Thu, 05 Feb 1998 17:22:41 -0800
The description of the Philippine chile (also referred to as
'sili'-thanks for the correct spelling, Mark), is accurate. I've found
them delicious in both the green and red phase, depending on my attitude
and usage. My fruits apppear to be smaller and much less tapered than
the ones pictured at http://www.tribo.org/vegetables/sili.html. I
obtained them from Batangas, so perhaps there's a regional difference.
Anyway, they can be described as pungent,but with a slow, smokey
smoldering that soon bursts into dancing flames. There is a progression
of heat and flavor.
Sili has a long growing season in zone 6, 5 months from sprouting to
fruiting when planted in the garden. The one I potted fruited in about 4
months. I still have that plant indoors, and although it hasn't produced
buds since November, it's doing fine.
I assume this chile may have been introduced to the Philippines by the
Spaniards, but will seek more info on this. Also, I have a few seeds I'd
be willing to trade for an uncommon exotic chili, if any gardners out
there are interested. If so, please post here or E. I only want to paat
with a few lots of, say, 15 seeds. My sili is 1st generation, and
organically grown in zone 6. I'd be interested in swapping for seed from
organically grown plants if possible.
Joe