Re: [CH] Seattle WA Area Chile Heads -- Rocoto Starts

T (joemama@ticino.com)
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 07:19:52 +0200

> Any pointers on getting Rocotos to spout (perhaps a cold spell to break
> dormancy?)? I have had no problems with any other type of chile that I
have
> tried to grow from seed but out of the few dozen Rocoto seeds I tried this
> year (two varieties from Firework Seeds, Australia) only one has sprouted
> (40 days) and now, after briefly extending its cotyledons, it seems to
have
> stopped growing.
>
> Any help would be appreciated

I could send you some seed, mine all sprouted with no special treatment (no
soaking, heated trays, etc.), and I have lots of saved seed.  Just send me
your address.  I'm on your side of the pond (CH).

Tom