Re: [CH] Franciscas
carlos m navarro (navarroc@unm.edu)
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 11:30:51 -0600 (MDT)
Steve: My Red Savinas, which I have grown during three separate seasons,
have always been deep red and extremely hot. That's
why I was a little mystified about the Franciscas. However, I am grateful
that one of my two plants is producing the elongated habs. They are a
marvel! In my case, I don't think the soil has made any difference for
the other plant. The fruit does not appear stunted. It just looks like
regular healthy hab. Carlos
On Sat, 19 Aug 2000, Steve Nearman wrote:
> Seed of the Franciscas and Red Savina are not stabilized yet and will produce
> the odd plants with different pod shapes and color at about 8-15% (my
> experience with Shepherd seed over the past 4 years). Jim Campbell told me he
> only has about a 1% odd plant type with the Red Savina. He buys his seed direct
> from GNS. May be a pattern, maybe not.
>
> The size of fruit has a lot to due with soil, water and temperature. After the
> fruit has set, provide plants with 1-2 inches of water per week. To much or to
> little water will stall growth and stunt fruit size. Keep the soil moist, not
> wet or dry. Also augment the soil with some 10-10-10 fertilizer and a little
> Epson Salt. If the weather has or is very wet and/or cool there is not much you
> can do. Field grower are always at the mercy of the elements, bugs, slugs,
> deer, dogs, cats, birds, etc., etc. The most often quote is "Well, we can
> always try again next year".
>
> Enjoy the heat,
> Steve
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