Re: [CH] Re: Poblano
Mark E. in Oz (mark@zymurgia.com)
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:51:08 +1100
OK well you've won me over. I grew those maybe 10 years ago, and had a hell of
a time trying to get them to set pods, due to really hot dry weather. I'll
give em another go, thanks guys.
Cheers
Mark E in Oz
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008 02:38:07 pm Dave Drum wrote:
> chilehead@tough-love.com wrote:
> > There are a few companies that are now selling "Hybrid" Poblano seeds,
> > but the catalogs don't really say why they're better than open
> > pollinated varieties. I sell two op varieties, Ancho Poblano and Ancho
> > Mulato. Mulato is a a little bit darker, but size and heat are about the
> > same. Seeds of op varieties are a lot cheaper.
>
> What you said ... I prefer the darker Mulato as I think it has better
> flavour. I grind both both ancho and mulato for my chilli spice mix.
> The mulato seems to add a depth of flavour that is missing when I use
> just the ancho - and the resultant chilli cooks up darker brown ...
> more away from the traditional "Bowl of Red" side.