breeding I need information on breeding peppers!!!!

[Ben1287]

I'm growing several varieties of C. chinense this year and aside from harvesting viable, true to type/variety seed from all the individual ones (which I know how to do) I grow I would like to make some crosses. Is there a generally accepted way to do this? Can someone explain in depth for me and/or suggest good reading on the topic? 
 
Thanks!    

 

[PrimeTime]

I think fatalii.net has a great section on breeding. He knows what he is doing but its not complicated info. I think thats where I saw a nice lesson. Others will chime in so wait for it...

 

[Super Hots Canada]

I believe PrimeTime is referring to this: http://fatalii.net/Growing_chile_peppers/Breeding 

 

[gasificada]

Or alternately, if you don't mind what varieties are crossed with what, get some bees... bees are great at that stuff. I love 'em, I encourage 'em to hang around and wouldn't have it any other way.... but damn if they don't make seed saving a PITA!
 
Yup... the Fatalii.net guide is great... except who uses a cotton bud to collect pollen? We have finger tips people!

 

[PrimeTime]

I believe PrimeTime is referring to this: http://fatalii.net/Growing_chile_peppers/Breeding 

yup thanks SHC

 

[Ben1287]

Thanks everybody! I'll read up on that and probably browse through it again when it comes time to get it done!