Re: [CH] crop 2004
Walter Spencer (g0tuj@g0tuj.karoo.co.uk)
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 17:09:16 -0000
From: "Rob Pieters" <r.pieters7@chello.nl>
> Hi, just a mesage out of the pool of lurk... Why? to let you know which
crop I will be growing in 2004, well for those who are interested. At
least I'm always interested in what others grow...
> Thanks to Paul, Matthew, Richard and Dan this year I'll start try to grow
some varities I've never grown before. I've marked those with question
marks and if someone knows more about these, or hear some grow tips I
always appreciate this. Rob
Hi Rob. Hi all you Ch's. Just thought I would come in here and let you have
my two pennyworth. Can't regale you with glowing accounts of Hot Peppers
waiting to go outside in 2004, like our dear friend Rob. But I am happy to
tell you that I still have my one remaining Roccoto (Yes. It did survive and
I have eaten some very tasty green fruit from it before it went dormant) and
my one surviving Tepin (How I love that little plant) which I am hoping to
be able to enjoy in the coming year.
Not planning to bring up any others because I found the 'Elixir of Life'. No
secret here folks. You do not have to consult the Wizzard of Oz or anyone
else for that matter, though it would definitely help if you contacted big
Jim Campbell.
The 'Elixir of Life' for this aging Chile Head is that fabulous concoction
called (I really love this name) 'Ralphs Righteous'. Cor! It is everything
to me. I love the flavour, the subtle heat, the pleasant after tones which
defy description. To say it has gotten a hold on me, would be to make the
understatement of the year. It has a place in every meal and what a
difference it makes too. Could I face the day without it? Very unlikely
friends. Now would I want to. Thats how highly I rate it. If you haven't
tried it, then you really must. Do it today!
Of course I am waiting for the frosts to clear away. At the time of writing
we are having around minus 4 degrees. I long to be able to put the Roccoto
and the Tepin outside with long hot months in front of them. I dream of
gathering heaps of gleaming red hot fruit from both of them. When I do you
will be the first to know about it. Meanwhile, my 'Uncle Ralph' will do the
honours for me. Take care all and have a very heated time of it, wherever
you happen to be. Walt. CH-2218. An old Chile Head from the old country.