Re: [CH] No heat, very disappointed
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Wed, 09 Aug 2000 18:27:32 -0500
Charlie-
Give 'em time, they may come around. Several times I have noticed the first few
ripe pods being a bust for heat with better heat in later pods. May or may not
apply to your pods......
Calvin
Imagator wrote:
> List,
>
> I planted the following variety for the first time this year.
>
> Caribbean Red.
>
> These seed came from Tomato Growers Supply, the following is how they are
> described on the seed packet and on the web page.
>
> Caribbean Red - #9240
> Seed for this habanero variety was found in the Caribbean, and then
> improved, resulting in a uniform, fiercely hot pepper that is way hotter
> than the regular orange habanero. Dried samples of Caribbean Red measured
> 445,000 Scoville units whereas regular habanero tested at about 260,000
> Scovilles. This pepper must be used carefully, but is wonderful for salsas,
> marinades, and making your own hot sauce. Bright red, wrinkled fruits are
> about 1-1/2 inches deep and 1 inch wide and have flavor with fruity
> overtones. 110 days to red.
>
> I have several that are now red even though it's been about 95 days rather
> than the 110 they allude to above.
>
> The problem as described in the subject line is that they have virtually no
> heat, the regular orange habs which have turned are MANY times hotter. How
> could something like this happen?, all planted were watered and fertilized
> the same and neither were done from saved seed. Are any ideas about why this
> happened.
>
> Charlie