Re: [CH] Chile-Heads Digest V6 #104
Tony Flynn (tony@nzol.net.nz)
Sat, 11 Dec 1999 07:25:14 +1300
Michael Bailes wrote:
>
> Date: Thursday, 2 December 1999 1:37
> Subject: Re: [CH] Rocotto
> >Rocotos/Manzanos are not common to most areas. Their long maturity time for
> >fruiting does not lend it to commercial growing.
> this is one of the reasons it is very important for chilli heads on this
> list to save and swap seed.
> Most nurserymen would freak out at the" untidy" look of a manzano in a pot
> yet it is one of the most interssting chillies around.
> because of its sprawling growth it may not be grown commercially either.
> There are probably more than 3000 chilli varieties out there and the only
> ones that will keep them going are the enthusiasts like those on this list.
> Not commercial nurseries.
> Mad King Michael the Wise
>
> Michael Bailes, The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250
> Australia. (OZ); International fax 61 243 651979 Phone 4367 7322
> Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/
> <fragrantgarden@fastlink.com.au>
> "The Fragrant Chilli" book now available $19.95 Australian$
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Hi All
I guess that I agree with Michael although it would be hard to explain
the amount of pleasure that I am having from my one Rocoto plant. From
the time I received six seeds from Dr Begg and having only one germinate
in early winter.
I left it in the care of a group of "tattooed warriors" to care for
while I was overseas on holiday. Experts at caring for indoor plants
during winter:-)
Since then It has grown and grown and is now outside in my leanto
glasshouse.
Six feet high and covered with flowers and tiny fruit. I am having to
tie the branches back to a trellis for support.
The anticipation of harvesting is wonderful. All thanks to this great
list.
I am also growing three different purple ornamentals if anyone would
like some seeds.
The Black Namagualand seems very hardy and has survived the mild winter
here outside with no problems.
Merry Christmas
Tony Flynn
Grandad. Retired at the beach. Bay of Plenty. New Zealand