Re: [CH] to Tantrika AND back on-topic
dale freeman (dale_freeman@optusnet.com.au)
Fri, 9 Jul 1999 08:34:23 +1000
Scott
I've got to agree that Rocotos are great - they are probably my favourite
plant. The other beaty I've found is their frost tolerance and the fact
that they crop late. I've just picked my last couple of pods, which isn't
bad at 42 degree south!!
A kind soul has given me some yellow Rocoto seed which I'll be starting off
this weekend. A mix or red and yellow sliced Rocotos pickled in
layers........................the very thought is bliss.
Cheers
Dale in the south of Oz
-----Original Message-----
From: Parkhurst, Scott Contractor <PARKHURS@LEAV-EMH1.ARMY.MIL>
To: 'CH List' <chile-heads@globalgarden.com>
Date: Friday, 9 July 1999 1:32
Subject: RE: [CH] to Tantrika AND back on-topic
>
> >I don't know if it's the male PMS or what but this
> >list has become really crass~
>>
> Ouch... a plea for sanity and restraint that maligns
> an entire gender...
>
> On Topic: This is my first try growing rocotos,
> and I continue to be amazed. Yeah, I'd seen the
> photos in various publications/web sites, but they
> just don't do these babies justice. They are soooo
> hairy (pubescens...yup) and the flowers are such a
> beautiful, deep purple. Their resilience is atonishing.
> I had one that got almost entirely eaten by bugs,
> (down to just one complete leaf) and it has new
> growth on top and is branching out from the bottom
> of the stem!
>
> Scott... love this list, warts and all... KCK
>