Re: [CH] Open Fields 2006

Hobby Farmer (hobbyfarmer@t-one.net)
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:50:45 -0400

Ted Wagner wrote:

> There was one pepper I'd like to find out about.  I've
> seen it for several years running out in the fields. 
> I didn't get a chance to pick any, but from the edge,
> I noticed a long row of this pepper smack dab in the
> middle of the field...just over top of the
> hill...almost smack dab in the middle and middle row. 
> It's a red pepper, size is about 1.5" to 2" long, cone
> shaped, smooth, thick walled.  Very much like a fresno
> or chicken heart shape....or, even a black czech...but
> it's red, not black.  There was a long row of them
> this year and I wanted to pick some.
> 
> But, I'm curious about it's name.

Might be a Chimayo.  Byron says it makes the best powder.

Hobby Farmer