Re: [CH] need help with pepper identification
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Wed, 08 Mar 2000 18:00:17 -0600
Roberta-
Based on your description, it is possible you have a hybrid between C.
Annuum and C. Chinense, or possibly a mild C. Chinense. The two cross
freely, so hybrid strains, even land races, are possible, and pure
Chinense varieties 2" in diameter are unusual. (Not impossible) If your
pods do not carry the characteristic habanero flavor, or if it is not
pronounced, I would lean toward the hybrid idea. Let it self-pollenate
and plant the seeds. If it grows true to its "mama" it may be an
uncommon or little known land race. If it does not, the resulting
plants/fruit may betray the source of its genes.
There are lots of unpublished varieties out there and this pepper may be
one of them. If yours is one you really like, work on the genetics and
trade some seeds!!
Calvin
Sal Dell'Anno wrote:
> Hi, I have a pepper plant that I grew from seeds obtained in
> Peru. I planted the seeds during January 1999. The plant is
> now 2ft tall and 3 feet wide (growing quickly). During 8/99
> I had several bright red peppers approx. 2" in diameter. The
> peppers are very round and pucker in at the bottom . My
> peppers were NOT hot. They were mild with a "bite" to them.
> (Delicious in salads!)
>
> I have about 50 flowers on it now. I looked at the flowers
> closely and the,
>
> Filament = purple
> anther = black and white (almost looks striped)
> style and stigma = off white (with slight hint of green)
> ovule(?) [where the style comes out] = green
> petals = white, shaped like stars that hang down
> node = about 50% have two flowers, the remainder have only
> 1.
> >
> Can anyone help me identify this pepper plant?
> Thanks
> Roberta