[CH] Yes, Where Are They? Matt Evans
Matt Evans (tmattevans@gmail.com)
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:56:00 -0400
John --
Thank you for your kind sentiments -- the generosity of the CH list
never ceases to amaze. Over the years, I have received an enormous
amount of "merchandise" from "Taylor's Toilets". I am truly lucky.
I'm terribly sorry to hear about your health problems -- I trust
you're fully recovered? Please let me know if there is anything I can
do.
Of the seven (out of 110) seedlings that survived my plague this
spring, one was a manzano (C. pubescens) that comes from a seed line
that originated with fresh chiles from my favorite Asian market in
Atlanta (Buford Hwy Farmer's Market, for you Atlanta CH's). I bought
the chiles in spring 2001, not long after moving to Atlanta. Seeds
saved from those chiles produced the first plants I had ever grown
from seed. Surprisingly the plant has just started setting flowers --
I say "surprisingly" because it has consistently been in the low to
mid-90's here since early June. I'll save seeds for another
generation if I actually get fruit....
Hope you're well.
Matt
On 7/30/06, JohnT <Love2troll@kc.rr.com> wrote:
> Matt writes: If you look at the archives, I think you'll also find that I
> groveled
> for (and ultimately bought from a list member) seeds back in the
> spring. I managed to kill most of those (damping off) so I plan to
> buy more next spring -- this will be the first time in five years that
> I don't have any fatallis for hot sauce or pepper jelly.
>
>
> Matt,
>
> That is embarrassing for a member of the C2CPC to hear. You will be taken
> care of next year. Personally, I don't mind buying seeds of new varieties
> from list members. I do remember you asking and am sorry to not have taken
> more initiative.
>
> Due to health reasons I too bought plants this year as had not overwintered
> the usual 50-60 plants and wasn't up to starting seeds in Jan or Feb..
> Would have purchased from Susan except her shipping dates were very late
> (May ?) for
> my growing zone so went with Cross Country. All the Datils but one I think
> perished in transit (the Boys in Brown). Thanks to C2CPC and seeds saved
> from Open Fields pods I did start a few myself and they are doing
> extraordinarily well for such a very late seed start.
>
> And I am so blessed with pods sent to me by fellow Rogues the last few years
> that have frozen more than can possibly ever use.. Last year and the year
> before I sent almost all the O.F. pods to others that couldn't attend. You
> will be at the top of the list this year.
>
> jt
>
>