Take heart George, Chiltepins do just fine here at 45 27N in Ottawa. -j > Date: Sat, 21 Feb 1998 20:02:43 -0500 > From: 70431.3065@compuserve.com > Subject: [CH] Burpee Chiltepins ? ! ? ! > > Went to Home Depot this P. M. and noted the Burpee rack had Chiltepin seeds > among their "Heirloom Seeds" collection. I did not get any, this go-round. > I have to look among digests to find the sprouting directions and decide > whether the effort required will be worth picking some up. At 38 30' N, we > do not exactly have the best weather for C. annuum aviculare. > > I know Chiltepins as seeds and plants have been available from mail order, > but this must be a first. But a branded producer placing Chiltepin seeds > at a mass-marketer? I guess it means the gospel of El Grande is spreading > out like a mighty wave. Praise be to El Grande! > > George Nelson > 70431.3065@compuserve.com >