Re: [CH] Can anyone ID these chiles?
Herman H. Fredriksson (herm@newt.phys.unsw.edu.au)
Mon, 9 Feb 1998 10:19:25 +1100 (EST)
In a previous letter Michael Bailes wrote:
> Is this what you are talking about?
> Bi-Bell H
> Joker's Hat / Rocotillo
> Heat 1 and 7 Baccatum Pod colour lime - russet to
> orange/red Extraordinary chilli. Cold resistant. Continuous heavy
> bearer. Tall growing bush - up to 2m tall x 1m wide The outer flesh of
> the pod has no heat, however the pod is full of very hot placenta. Nice
> sweet capsicum flavour. It is a self seeding perennial in our garden
> growing almost 2m. Very attractive garden plant. Unusual bell/ joker's hat
> shaped pod.
> We have grown it for many years and it is a favourite.
>
Hi Michael,
In a word, yes.
I was going to mention that I saw a very very large example
of this plant at the Frangrant Garden on a Better Homes and Gardens
show last year :-). Spectacular plant if I remember correctly :-)
I do think that Rocotillo is a misnomer in this case. Rocotillo refers to
a Chinense that has a similar shape(?), whereas this one is definitely
Capsicum Baccatum.
Warm Wishes,
Herman
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Herman H. Fredriksson <herm@newt.phys.unsw.edu.au>