The listing, "Calico" Confusion Chili Pepper has ended.
Some say it's a hybrid. Others say it's a ancient heirloom. Everyone agrees ~ it is beautiful! Striking variegated patchwork of tricolor (purple~white~green) foliage along deep, dark purple stalks ~ nearly fluorescent purple flowers produce upright, glossy black fruit that ripen to a fiery red. Extremely heat-tolerant, it's great for landscaping or adds an exciting accent to mixed containers. WARNING; Fruits can be eaten but are >>ExtReMeLy<< hot!!
The confusion;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpto25pRk24
I grew my "Calico" from seed labeled F2 hybrid ~ basically meaning the generation after the original Calico. They're protected from crossing w/ other pepper varieties & harvested at the ripe stage. (http://www.mr-fothergills-trade.com/uploads/resources/15_hybrid-seeds-explained.pdf) As you can see, it's a lovely pepper plant & seems relatively true. I haven't tasted the peppers & won't. I'm a chili whimp when it comes to lots of heat. I have read they're hot (woozerz, hurt me hot!) & fruity tasting.
Until I know for certain that these are an heirloom variety, I cannot in good conscience call them "Calico". So for the purpose of this auction I am calling them "Calico Confusion" chilies. TTBOMK, the seeds I am offering are F3.
10 seeds
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