Are there any big ones? For all the other domesticated species, I can think of at least a few stuffable varieties... except this one. What am I missing?
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C. frutescens: which varieties produce the biggest pods?
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I've never come across a cap. frutescens that was suitable for stuffing - just too small.
Also of note, I don't think this species is as domesticated as the others, possibly accounting for the relatively smaller size. This past winter I read the book Chasing Chiles and the authors did a chapter on tabascos where they mention the lack of domestication issue.
Also of note, I don't think this species is as domesticated as the others, possibly accounting for the relatively smaller size. This past winter I read the book Chasing Chiles and the authors did a chapter on tabascos where they mention the lack of domestication issue.
I've only got experience with Tabasco and Piri Piri and they're not suitable for stuffing. One trait that I think is common among all frutescens is that they are thin skinned and that doesn't make for a good stuffing pepper.
I'm growing actual Tabasco plants from seeds I personally got from Avery Island last year. I'm going to make some powder with the peppers.
I'm growing actual Tabasco plants from seeds I personally got from Avery Island last year. I'm going to make some powder with the peppers.
Most frutescens are fairly small, berry-like or cayenne type pods. I would suggest using them to kick up the eat of a stuffing. It would rock if you picked a nice mild pod like a Poblano or Anaheim and used frutescens pods in a stuffing for it. Mmmmmmmmmmm........giving me some yummy ideas now!