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Rare Seasoning Pepper Seed Giveaway

AaronTT

AaronTT

So I have a very rare seasoning pepper that I acquired from a nice lady from the island of St. Vincent. I have never seen this seed advertized or even discussed here or anywhere. Its very unique due to its flavor. It has zero heat, but has a very distinctive and unique flavor that I have never tasted before. It will season whatever your cooking with the flavor and it will be evident that this pepper was used. I have used it in hot sauces and the flavor really changes whatever its put into. Very strong flavor that is not diminished by cooking. If you create hot sauce and would like to stand out from the rest, this pepper can help you accomplish that. It looks similar to the Paper Lantern Habanero.
 
So I have free seeds on one extra condition. Because of its rarity, I am looking for those who are willing to grow this out and preserve this unique pepper. This giveaway is not for someone just collecting seeds, but for those willing to grow it out and preserve seed.  I would really like it if you sell seeds for a living, but its not a requirement. I don't have a lot, so its reserved to six people(at the moment) who can send me a SASBE or a SASE with some bubble wrap incl. inside. Please remember that a SASBE is supposed to be addressed to yourself, and not me(a few made this mistake on the last offer) and should come with a small resealable baggie. Any questions please refer to the thread labeled: The proper way to do a SASBE found in the forum ad section.
 
If after six people have received these and a seed vendor happens upon this thread and they are interested, please contact me and I might be able to spare some.
 
This pepper will be named the Vincentian Seasoning pepper as I believe this is where it comes from.
 
Nightshade said:
Wasnt the carolina reaper supposedly created with a no heat habanero type pepper from st vincent?
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Good question. I would be quite surprised if it is this one, as the flavor is not even close to a Habanero. I have tried quite a few different peppers including seasoning types, and none of them taste like this one. If so, the flavor was certainly lost on the Reaper :lol: . Not that I personally dislike the Reaper.

smileyguy697 said:
I'm in but you might want to post ads like this in the forum ads next time. Hate to see you get a slap on the wrist!
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Oh, shoot I guess I put this in the wrong forum. My mistake. If the Mods want to move it, please do so with my apologies.
 
One more word on the flavor. It is so strong that it really does not taste that well to just eat it raw alone. Its flavor is very concentrated, and made for seasoning cooked foods. Stews and such really make this pepper shine, or perhaps I have that backwards..
 
I would love to give this one a try. I will do my best to preserve the seeds from fruit I grow, and share with the community. Probably wont turn it into a bussiness though ;)
 
I did a little searching to see what i could come up with. I wonder if this is actually the trinidad pimento?? Sounds like the same? Take a look and see what you think.
http://www.refiningfirechiles.com/trinpimentogallery.html
 
Locals call them "bush peppers"?
http://www.fiery-foods.com/chiles-around-the-world/76-caribbean/1912-st-vincent-peppers-in-de-bush
 
Interesting. Any pics?
 
No pics at the moment, as I need to buy a new camera. It does look similar to the Trinidad Pimento, but the way the flavor is described is different. Could be related though. Flavor does not taste like any hot pepper I have had, not that I have tasted all of them so who knows. None of the hot or supers from Trinidad taste like this. it does smell similar to a Habanero though when cut open. Of course its possible it might be one of the ones mentioned, and perhaps a unique phenotype.

For all who replied send me a pm. I have room for one more at the moment. I might be able to spare more after giving out seeds to those whom already requested.
 
St Lucia is very close to St Vincent, so I wonder how related yours is the the Red and Yellow seasoning peppers from St Lucia? I grew those last year and liked them a lot. 
 
Nigel said:
St Lucia is very close to St Vincent, so I wonder how related yours is the the Red and Yellow seasoning peppers from St Lucia? I grew those last year and liked them a lot. 
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Thanks Nigel, I was just thinking about writing the same thing and you beat me to it. Just ate one in the garden a few minutes ago (St Lucia Red). Wonderful flavor. 
 
All who responded I can give seeds, other than that the offer is closed for now.
 
Nigel said:
St Lucia is very close to St Vincent, so I wonder how related yours is the the Red and Yellow seasoning peppers from St Lucia? I grew those last year and liked them a lot. 
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Good question Nigel, do you have a review of these?
 
AaronTT said:
All who responded I can give seeds, other than that the offer closed for now.
 
Good question Nigel, do you have a review of these?
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Unfortunately not. I had pods from a lot of people, so mine didn`t make it into the lineup very often  :halo:
 
Nigel said:
Unfortunately not. I had pods from a lot of people, so mine didn`t make it into the lineup very often  :halo:
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I understand, lol

neoguy said:
I'd like to participate if still available, thanks.
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You will be first if I have any left after filling the others. I should, but let me take care of those first before I make any commitments.
 
The peppers have been in the freezer, so I am sure it will alter it a bit, jfyi.

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