July 9, 2007- So far, I am neutral on this plant. It apparently was irresistible to some bugs that attacked it's leaves, but left the fr...Read Moreuit alone. Other pepper plants nearby, did not get attacked. The plants were loaded with green fruits when I set them in the garden and I did not have the heart to remove them to spur more growth. I ate a few green ones early on and they were not remarkable. Thin walled and of course small. They're very cute due to being mini! About the size of a ping pong ball. Looking forward to tasting the ripe fruit and will update later in the season.
July 19, 2007- I have tasted several of these peppers now. The walls have thickened up with more time. They are sweet when red. Bite size, they are good for dipping. I try to avoid the seeds. I suppose I could de-seed them first and then dip, but I like to use the stem as a handle. Would be so cute on a crudité platter. Changing my rating from neutral to positive.
Family heirlooms given to SSE by Lucina Cress, Ohio SSE member who has grown these sweet peppers for years. Short and stocky 16" plants c...Read Moreovered with 2" fruits that have 2-3 lobes, excellent fresh flavor. Ripen from green to red." (90 day)
July 9, 2007- So far, I am neutral on this plant. It apparently was irresistible to some bugs that attacked it's leaves, but left the fr...Read More
Family heirlooms given to SSE by Lucina Cress, Ohio SSE member who has grown these sweet peppers for years. Short and stocky 16" plants c...Read More