Re: [CH] Pequin vs Tepin
jim (jim@mail.wildpepper.com)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:35:39 -0500
Yup- it was intended as a bit of a joke, hence the :-)
The reference was to the myriad of chiles of various types all collectively
called 'bird peppers'. "Piquin" seemed to be the second most commonly
applied name to a variety of chiles, though "Thai" and "red" could also give
it a run ;-)
I know what you're describing as "Tepin". Small BB or pea sized, round
chiles on plants with narrow leaves and prolific producers in most years.
Mine seem to do worse in wet years and/or in cool temps. Not unusual for
mine to have a very dark stage to them also as they transition from green to
red. I would lean towards weather being the factor.
Pequins to me are longer, with a more pointed end, and much larger. I've
grown/got at least a couple of different types in the fields, as well as
Tepins.
-Jim C
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