Re: [CH] Pepper info

Troy A. Thorup (tat7@cornell.edu)
Thu, 8 Jun 2000 20:58:28 -0800

Hi Jim,

Medusa was bred to be a 'child safe' ornamental pepper which means no 
heat and apparently no taste.  It's merely for your viewing pleasure.

Troy


>Greetings, C-Hs.  Info, please.  A friend gave me a 'leftover' pepper plant
>named Medusa.  It has several peppers, some ripening from pale yellow to
>orange-red, and buds.  A taste indicated no appreciable heat (or taste).  Is
>this a result of the bland environment it's been in, or is that the nature
>of the pretty little beast?
>
>It's interesting to hear a Hab plant referred to as 'she'.  Is that because
>it's bite is worse than it's bark, or..........???   Sorry, I'll quit before
>someone thinks this is a sexist remark
>
>Jim Campbell, the Other, back from the fringes, and not even trying to catch
>up.
>
>The thoughts and words of the stupid should be censured, but never censored!