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I'm different than many here. Chinense (the Chinense taste and all) is my favorite family. For now at least, I'm more than fine with 'floral' and 'perfumey'. I also don't care much for Baccatums. Just goes to show how subjective it all is!
I'm different than many here. Chinense (the Chinense taste and all) is my favorite family. For now at least, I'm more than fine with 'floral' and 'perfumey'. I also don't care much for Baccatums. Just goes to show how subjective it all is!
Chinense and Pubescens look the prettiest to my eyes. The foliage and purple blooms on my Giant Mexican Rocoto are great. My CGN21500 and PDN have awesome foliage and pods too.
I think it's awesome everyone has a different take on pepper flavor. I like growing a bunch of different varieties knowing someone will enjoy what I'm growing.