[CH] Species names
Susan Byers (chilewmn@bluemarble.net)
Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:40:06 -0500 (EST)
Hello chile heads,
I have been adding species names to the plant listings on my web
page. (www.thechilewoman.com). I could use some help from all you
knowledgable
gardeners. Some varieties could be classified two different ways, depnding
on the original seed source. Some I have grown from USDA seed have not
turned out to be what I thought. And, going through my field notes from
last season, has left me with some I am not sure about. Keeping field
notes on several hundred varieties seems to mean I never quite get them
all recorded!
So, I'd appreciate any feedback on species names. If you disagree with a
species listing I have already included, let me know that too. And, please
tell me your original seed source so we can compare notes. The chilehead
world is such a small one that I find when I compare seed databases with
growers in other countries, we both have the same original source.
I'm also thinking about making some kind of listing of alternate chile
names, like Chapeu de Frade/Christmas Bell/Peri Peri/Bishop's
Crown/Joker's Hat. The hard part is deciding what is the most recognized
name. Any suggestions for this?
Thanks for any and all help!
Susan
The Chile Woman