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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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Questions & Comments

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no idea how much the stamps cost, but these got to me with minimal losses as a bit of bubble wrap protected around the seeds inside

Oct 31st, 2014 at 4:24:14 PM PDT by

What's the postal code where they would be shipped?

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:07:58 PM PDT by

R. Sperrin.
17 Larch Street.
Southport.
Merseyside.
PR8 6DP.
England.
United Kingdom.

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:14:33 PM PDT by

I have the information. I will be offering these again. I will check with the PO and get a full cost sending it certified (signature required).

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:27:23 PM PDT by

nah, tracking and recorded delivery has no point, once it leaves usa tracking is void.
As long as my address is on it, it will arrive. thats why i suggest not to do customs dec on it, just posted as you would a birthdaycard or summet, but with a bit of protection around the seeds so dont get crushed

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:33:38 PM PDT by

My mother is a retired postal worker. She handled registered mail for many years of her service. I just want to protect myself. I'll ponder it all for a bit. I'm sure you understand.

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:44:29 PM PDT by

Hi, do you post to England UK?

Oct 30th, 2014 at 7:19:06 PM PDT by

Hi,

What are your seed import laws? Do you know the cost for a first class envelope?

Oct 31st, 2014 at 12:40:27 AM PDT by

there is no import law as long as its not drugs, besides dont need to say, if they ask at the post office, its a card or documents

Oct 31st, 2014 at 2:05:07 PM PDT by

Just a customs form ~ gotcha. But I'm sure it's not cheap to post. Which I wouldn't pay myself. What is your postal code?

Oct 31st, 2014 at 4:05:08 PM PDT by

no custom form required

Oct 31st, 2014 at 4:24:50 PM PDT by

i have paypal to refund shipping fee

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:04:06 PM PDT by

yer, no prob, :)

Oct 31st, 2014 at 5:48:35 PM PDT by

"Calico" Confusion Chili Pepper is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Gardening Seeds & Bulbs category