Re: [CH] hybrid in hiding
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Sun, 19 Sep 1999 15:24:45 -0500
Suz-
I keep a small tract (6' X 10') just for open hybrids. I pick the pods I like
best each year and scatter seeds in the small plot, just to see what comes up.
It has been a lot of fun, and supplied me with some of my favorite peppers.
F1's will not be the same, but you never know what you'll get. Right now I am
working on starting some from clippings from my favorites to add to last year's
favorites. The genetic variation is nothing short of miraculous.
C
Suzanne wrote:
> Hey Y'all,
> I was just rummaging through my garden for the first time in some time.
> Some plants that were dwarfs all summer now seem to be kicking in. One
> very interesting (to me at least) thing I noticed is one of my volunteer
> plants. It appears to be a cross between a serrano and a scotch bonnet. I
> am basing this upon what types of plants I had last year and the fact that
> it has the tell-tale fuzz of a serrano plant. I have not tried a pepper
> yet as they are all still green. The pods look like a serrano except with
> a bit of the SB texturing. I think its pretty cool and just wanted to
> share the facts. I think I will save some seeds and see what they yield
> next Spring!
> cya,
> Suz