[CH] chacoense

Parkhurst, Scott Contractor (PARKHURS@LEAV-EMH1.ARMY.MIL)
Mon, 2 Aug 1999 10:30:16 -0500

	>Where do you get seeds for chacoence?  
	>How old is your chacoence plant?  
	>Do its pods have a good flavor?

	I got the seeds from AVRDC (Asian Vegetable
	Research & Development Center).  Their web site:

	http://www.avrdc.org.tw

	My plant was just started this year.  From what I
	have read, it doesn't cross with other varieties, except
	for maybe C. pubescens.  Add to that the fact that the
	flowers are only open for maybe 24 hours, and there 
	doesn't seem to be too much danger of a cross.  I 
	expect the seeds to grow true.  I don't have any pods
	that are ripe, but hopefully that will change soon.

	Scott... KCK