Re: [CH] New Datil Powder and Datil Seed Source
Michael W. Jones (marmot2@ibm.net)
Sat, 16 Jan 1999 13:48:01 -0500
I've grown a lot of Datils in Central FL. They are bright yellow/orange
like the Habaneros. However they all have a nasty after-taste if you don't
remove the seeds and placenta (unlike the habaneros).
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Cody <wpcody@mindspring.com>
To: Ed Cutrell <ecutrell@darkwing.uoregon.edu>
Cc: Chile Heads <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [CH] New Datil Powder and Datil Seed Source
>Ed:
>
>I agree with you in using "orange" to also describe the color of the
>Datil pods. The image of the pile of Datil peppers near the bottom of
>the first page of my website shows the range of color tones including
>yellows and oranges, some of which are a deep orange. They have vivid
>colors and I like to use the term "golden yellow" to describe them.
>
>There is a myth that Datils can't be grown outside of St. Augustine,
>Florida. I communicated with list members two years ago who had
>success stories growing Datils in numerous locations in the U.S and
>other countries. Where are you located geographically?
>
>Phil
>
>http://www.mindspring.com/~wpcody/chile/default.htm
>chilepepper@mindspring.com
>
>When the situation is desperate, it is too late to be serious. Be
>playful.
>-Edward Abbey
>
>>I checked out this site, and I've got one question:
>>
>>Are Datils usually golden when ripe? I grew one plant this past
>season,
>>and it was very productive, yielding lots of small, VERY aromatic
>chiles.
>>However, MY datils turned a deep red-orange, *much* darker than most
>orange
>>habs. Did I just have a weird plant, or is there a range here?
>>
>>ed
>>
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