Re: [CH] Open Fields 2004 & Dates for 2005
Mike Benson (cabeza_de_chile@hotmail.com)
Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:51:21 -0600
> I also need two things from the list, if yawl don't mind....
>
> 1) A list of suggested chiles to grow for next year.
> 2) Some suggested themes for the event.
>
> -Jim C
My 2 cents:
In the chinense department, lots and lots and lots of Savina, Chocolate Hab, and Fatalii. In my
opinion, these are the 'hot' ones (no pun intended) lately in the large podded chinense department.
Orange habs are relatively boring to the point where I wouldn't mind if they were dropped from the
list, especially if it's making room for more of the above. Another little chinense that has been
growing in popularity is Cumari (aka Wild Brazilian). It could take a half hour just to pick a cup
full of Cumari pods, but it would be worth it. Note this is not the same as "Cumari ou Passarinho"
(Butch's little devils?) , depending on whether it grows true or not.
Pequins and chiltepins. Mostly the pequins; the chiletepins are kind of a novelty.
Heatless jalapenos (just kidding).
It would be neat if you could find enough seed to grow a row of Ulupica de Bolivia (either the
cardenasii type or the eximium type). However, I doubt many people would find those interesting.
Anything rare, that we're likely not to have seen before.
Purira, if space permits. Pasilla, if space permits.
Generally, it would be nice to have all of the five major species represented (annuum, baccatum,
chinense, frutescens, and pubescens), but I wouldn't make it a priority.
Everything else, I think, is already on Jim's list.
I look forward to seeing a row of JohnT's rocotos again. Last year it looked the row had been
partially washed out. I hope they do better this year.
The ornamental types look nice but seem to be rarely picked. If you had to cut down in the number
of plants or varieties, this would be a good area.
These suggestions are just one persons opinion and should be taken lightly. I've had the
opportunity to attend the fields more than most, so others comments should rank higher than mine.
This is Jim's event and I'll be happy with whatever he puts in. I'm just glad that Jim keeps this
event going every year and that I've been able to attend.
-Mike