Re: [CH] Chipotle---Purple
Andy (quark@erols.com)
Mon, 06 Aug 2001 20:31:54 -0400
Jim,
There are also Peruvian Purple chiles. A very nice ornamental and very
purple. I have a few in my front flower bed. Also very hot! -- would
really kick up your salsa!
Andy
"Nelson, Jim" wrote:
>
> Hi all
> Delurking to tap the expertise of this extraordinary group.
>
> In a moment of weakness, and in deference to my daughter heading off to
> college (and her love of all things purple) I planted some purple jalapenos,
> purple tomatillos and purple serranos which are now growing prolifically.
> The plan was salsa. What I am discovering is that the peppers sprout
> purple, taste about the same and eventually turn red like any other Jal
> while the tomatillos sprout green and evolve to purple as they ripen. Thus
> the timing on my purple tomatillo salsa is a challenge.
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