Nigel 34 Posted January 28, 2014 I`ve been looking for C.eximium types and came across this one in the USDA germplasm bank. The accession number is PI 594141 and it is labelled as Capsicum eximium. Here is the flower and then the fruit. While there is only a single flower photo, the fruit shows that this accession number might contain more than one type. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,125 Posted January 28, 2014 Both flower and fruit types look like C.frutescens. It happens often that seeds in seed banks don't match their definition and/or show mixed types. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel 34 Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks Claudio. C.frutescens would have been my guess, but it would have been just a guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samyaza 0 Posted December 13, 2014 Found this : http://www.nature.com/hdy/journal/v104/n5/full/hdy2009131a.html Very interesting. I'd like to try a cross with C. eximium. No loss of pungency have ever been reported in the purple genepool but this cross is feasible. Would you know a source for seeds ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,125 Posted December 13, 2014 Found this : http://www.nature.com/hdy/journal/v104/n5/full/hdy2009131a.html Very interesting. I'd like to try a cross with C. eximium. No loss of pungency have ever been reported in the purple genepool but this cross is feasible. Would you know a source for seeds ? Interesting article. It is not clear if you search seeds of C.eximium (we have) or PI 594141 ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samyaza 0 Posted December 14, 2014 Sorry. I meant PI594141 seeds. I can't manage to find a shop selling it. C. eximium is quite easy to purchase. C. frutescens is a key species for inter-flower-color crosses : http://www.google.com/patents/US20120066797 This accession could directly transfer pun3 to the purple flower pool, and quickly give birth to non pungent rocoto hybrids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lonewolf 18,125 Posted December 14, 2014 Sorry, I've no seed of PI594141. You seem well prepared on Capsicum genetic But, why create non pungent rocotos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laelia 4,484 Posted December 14, 2014 But, why create non pungent rocotos? Ehehe! My mother would surely appreciate they have a lovely flavour and I'm sure people that can't stand heat would love a non spicy version.. I personally wouldn't like a totally non-spicy Rocoto, but I have to admit that I would appreciate a milder one that can be cooked directly without prior blanching in vinegar to reduce hotness.. I secretly think that a little part of its flavour is lost in the blanching process along with the spiciness, and I just can't get over it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samyaza 0 Posted December 15, 2014 Laelia : for sure my girlfriend, mother, father... would too ! I'm pretty fond of nice heat, but sometimes I fiery face, particularly with stuffed rocotos.I always appreciate a mouthful sweet and tasty mild pepper, and standard bells seem poor when you have tasted a Sweet Chocolate or better, a Trinidad Perfume. I can't resist the call, particularly this smell of chinense. I'm pretty sure rocotos would make killer milds. Vegetable use would be completely new for this species. Ulupicas involved in the process may bring nice taste, too.I'm still sending requests for this accession. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites