Purple Mako akokosrade??

[Bou]

First time grower of Mako akokosrade so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect but I was kinda surprised to see purplish seedlings like those 2.
 
I thought they should grow more on the green side but since I haven't found much pictures to compare with it's hard to tell. For those who have grown this pepper, what was the color of your plants? Got the seeds  from WHP (non-isolated); maybe they were just mislabeled or an accidental cross with something else... Thanks!

 

[CaneDog]

I haven't grown the mako akokosrade, but it's not uncommon at all for a sprout's cotyledons to tinge dark, but then the plant grows a normal green.  Can't say for sure, but that's what that looks like to me.  I have a Yellow Bhut that does that every time and I'm always a bit disappointed when it goes green, because the dark tinging looks so cool.
 
BTW, your sprouts look really awesome like that.  

 

[Bou]

I haven't grown the mako akokosrade, but it's not uncommon at all for a sprout's cotyledons to tinge dark, but then the plant grows a normal green.  Can't say for sure, but that's what that looks like to me.  I have a Yellow Bhut that does that every time and I'm always a bit disappointed when it goes green, because the dark tinging looks so cool.
 
BTW, your sprouts look really awesome like that.  

 
I knew the opposite was quite common but first time for me. Glad to hear that cause I was thinking of discarting them and start over again with some of the remaining seeds, even if I must admit to be curious about how they'll turn out! Thanks a lot CD!!

 

[PaulG]

Purple foliage always gets my vote!

 

[Bou]

2 weeks update: new leaves on the selected (stronger) plant are still showing some purple... Stay tuned!

 

[Datil]

High intensity indoor lights generate purple seedlings quite often...

 

[BrendanPicante]

I'm terribly interested in how these are doing!
 

2 weeks update: new leaves on the selected (stronger) plant are still showing some purple... Stay tuned!lt 

 

[Bou]

I'm terribly interested in how these are doing!
 

 
Hi Brendan, well as Datil predicted, the more it grows, the greener it becomes but it still exhibits some purple shades around the edge of the leaves, as shown in my last picture.

 

[Mildfruit]

Just looked it up on the vendors site:

 
 
Massive producer, expect hundreds if not a thousand + pods on these if grown in proper environment.

 Sounds promising, please let us know how it tastes 

 

[Bou]

Just looked it up on the vendors site:
 Sounds promising, please let us know how it tastes 

 
Ok! In the meantime, you can have a look at Nigel's review of it : http://thehotpepper.com/topic/44293-mako-akokosrade-seed-collected-in-ghana/?hl=akokosrade

 

[Ragnar]

Makos taste awesome, and very unique in my opinion!

Worthwhile to grow for sure. One I am looking for myself now that Im out of the concrete jungle and into the sticks, finally. Thank you for the reminder to add it to the list, Ive been plantless for a few years now and although this years garden became staple heavy, 2021 will be fun stuff.

Woot, the forum looks alive and well! Good luck with your grow!

 

[Mildfruit]

 
Ok! In the meantime, you can have a look at Nigel's review of it : http://thehotpepper.com/topic/44293-mako-akokosrade-seed-collected-in-ghana/?hl=akokosrade

 
Nice! Seems like a great variety you've got your hands on 

 

[Bou]

Makos taste awesome, and very unique in my opinion!

Worthwhile to grow for sure. One I am looking for myself now that Im out of the concrete jungle and into the sticks, finally. Thank you for the reminder to add it to the list, Ive been plantless for a few years now and although this years garden became staple heavy, 2021 will be fun stuff.

Woot, the forum looks alive and well! Good luck with your grow!

 
 

 
Nice! Seems like a great variety you've got your hands on 

 
Hey guys, I just remembered that I have plenty of seeds left as I received some as freebies too (all from Justin at WHP)!! If you want some, just let me know and I'll send you a Christmas card!!

 

[Ragnar]

I would love a few seeds, but I wont have space this season so let me hit you up this fall. I want to be able to offer so.ething back so Im testing my old seed stock for germ rates over the summer and putting a trade list together at some point. Thanks for the offer and Ill be in touch!

 

[Bou]

No problem AaronB, just pv me next fall! 

 

[BrendanPicante]

 
 
 
Hey guys, I just remembered that I have plenty of seeds left as I received some as freebies too (all from Justin at WHP)!! If you want some, just let me know and I'll send you a Christmas card!!

Well heck. I will take you up on this in a heartbeat. Mako has been a fave of mine for a few years. I don't know how to navigate this page very well so here's my email:

swellfella12@gmail.com

I'm not sure what I have in my stock anymore for trade, but I feel like I have a few rarities left!

 

[Bou]

Well heck. I will take you up on this in a heartbeat. Mako has been a fave of mine for a few years. I don't know how to navigate this page very well so here's my email:

swellfella12@gmail.com

I'm not sure what I have in my stock anymore for trade, but I feel like I have a few rarities left!

 
Email sent, check your spam folder if you don't see it!