I am looking for something called hatch chile seeds.
We need some of these pepper seeds
Hatch chiles (as far as I know) are named for the area of New Mexico where they are grown.) I'm not sure they're a specific cultivar, but here's one source: http://www.hatch-chile.com/catalog.asp
You might want to take a look at these other sources of pepper seed as well: http://gardenwatchdog.com/advanced.php?category=81&submit=Search
Thanks Terry
Honibee, I forgot you were actually looking for seed to trade when I posted my reply (oops! sorry!!!) But here are some informational links on the New Mexico chiles:
http://weather.nmsu.edu/nmcrops/chile/chiledi.html
http://chilemasters.tripod.com/available-chile.html
Hopefully this can help you select a good variety to try (I'd look for one of the 'NuMex' varieties that were developed by the Univ. of NM. (There may even be a 'NuMex Hatch' although the sites above support my initial recollection that there isn't really a true 'Hatch' variety. Or you might try the 'NuMex Big Jim' 'NuMex Joe' or one of the other 'NuMex' Anaheims.)
And let me know if you need a good Chile Verde recipe - it's easy and it's a fairly authentic traditional recipe from the area (I grew up in SE Colorado) - one of my family's favorite winter stews.
Terry,
I would love your recipe.
Terry,
I would also love to get your Chile Verde Recipe.
I like to add roasted and skinned green chile strips to an Arroz con Pollo type thing I make.
But, there's nothing better than Chili on a cold winter night!
I posted it here: http://davesgarden.com/t/413276/
For those of you unfamiliar with Chile Verde, keep in mind where Chile Verde is served, there is no such thing as Tex-Mex style "Chili". You'll usually be offered a choice of red or green chile and the taste of both is VERY different than the meat/bean concotion most of us call "Chili" Mighty good stuff, though!!!
