Re: [CH] Chipotle---Purple

Andy (quark@erols.com)
Mon, 06 Aug 2001 20:31:54 -0400

Jim,

There are also Peruvian Purple chiles.  A very nice ornamental and very
purple.  I have a few in my front flower bed.   Also very hot! -- would
really kick up your salsa!

Andy


"Nelson, Jim" wrote:
> 
> Hi all
> Delurking to tap the expertise of this extraordinary group.
> 
> In a moment of weakness, and in deference to my daughter heading off to
> college (and her love of all things purple) I planted some purple jalapenos,
> purple tomatillos and purple serranos which are now growing prolifically.
> The plan was salsa.   What I am discovering is that the peppers sprout
> purple, taste about the same and eventually turn red like any other Jal
> while the tomatillos sprout green and evolve to purple as they ripen.  Thus
> the timing on my purple tomatillo salsa is a challenge.
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