Re: FW: [CH] Chile Birds

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> Is there a cultivated variety of
> C. cardenasii?  I don't see much point in growing it, except as a
> curiosity (although maybe it does better in its native climes).

No, there is no cultivated variety of C. cardenasii.  This is a wild
species, not one of the five domesticated species of Capsicum.
Unfortunately, I also agree there is little point in growing it, except as
a curiosity.  I wish I felt differently.  The fruits taste wonderful, and
they're really hot, but they are just so teensy tiny.

If anyone ever gets a variety of C. cardenasii with fruits averaging even
only 1/4 inch (8mm) diameter, please let me know, though I think still
slightly larger than that will be required to make it a popular chile.
 ---   Brent

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