Hello! I'm just back from a short vacation in Arica, Chile's most northern city, right at the border with Peru and not far from Bolivia.
As promised, I collected some hot pepper seeds from the Altiplano. They grow/produce year round in this rather dry area with lots of sun.
This is what I have:
- Aji Negro (Black Chile Pepper). Large slim very dark peppers. They are said to be quite hot (25 seeds per trade)*
- Ají Locoto (or Rocoto) (Capsicum pubescens), the traditional red, very fleshy not too big roundish pepper. Very hot! (25 seeds per trade)*
- GONE !!! Ají Locoto (or Rocoto) (Capsicum pubescens), red jumbo size (look like small bell peppers). Very hot! (5 to 10 seeds per trade - only have a few)
- GONE !!! Ají Locoto (or Rocoto) (Capsicum pubescens), the yellow species. Very hot! (5 to 10 seeds per trade - only have a few)
- Ají Cacho de Cabra (Goat Horn) (Altiplano version with large slim bright orange peppers) Said to be very hot. (25 seeds per trade)
- I also have seeds of the regular Ají Cacho de Cabra that grows in the Central Zone where I live. Large slim peppers, deep/dark red when ripe and quite hot. (25 seeds per trade)*
* You can have more seeds of these species upon request/availability.
Let me know what you have for trading. Once I finish trading these seeds and if there are seeds left, I will be glad to send free seeds to subscribed members that have nothing to trade.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
I mail my seeds either in padded mailers or in non-tearable envelopes generously protected with bubble-wrap. Before putting the seed in their individual baggies I wrap them in aluminum foil in order to avoid all the rattle and shuttle, thus unnecessarily calling for some authority's attention. This does not apply to 'soft' seeds such as Clematis, etc. I kindly ask my traders to do the same and make sure the mailer is as even (flat) as possible. Otherwise, seeds coming in to Chile will be confiscated and burnt. If you have to use the green customs sticker, please DO NOT mention seeds ("collectibles" or something similar will be fine).
I take pride in sending very clean seeds. No dirt, no chaff. Please do the same for me. Thanks.
Unfortunately I did not supply these requirements to a Dave's Gardener that sent me Peter Pepper (would love to have some!) and the seeds were confiscated by our authorities and will be either burned or sent back to origin.
So, who's first?
Edited to state which seeds are already gone.
This message was edited Sep 22, 2004 2:04 PM
Have seeds of hot peppers from the Andes Mts.
I'll be the first. I want them all.
Beijos
Antonio
Ursula,
I guess you can put me on the "I have no seeds to trade - but would still like any of the seeds if any are available after trading list". I wish I did have some seeds but I am very new to flowers, plants, seeds...etc. and have not yet begun to collect them.
sincerely,
Brian
Antonio,
por un beijo de Brasil puedes tener mi colección completa de semillas - LOL.
(I'm replying to Antonio that for a kiss -beijo- from Brazil, he can have my full seed collection).
Brian, you are on top of my "waiting list".
Hello:
Just saw your post.. Have a note to someone else on Dave's. No trades but will gladly buy....
Getting an immature African Grey Parrot and hot peppers is on their feeding plans....
keep him and me in mind... His name will be Oliver!
Sandy
Sandy, you are number two on my Waiting List. Seeds are only available for trade or for free if available after trading.
Hi Ursula-
I Too Would Like to Have the Opportunity to Get the Whole Collection.
I Would Only Need 5-10 Seeds of Each Tho.
I Will Send You a Link to My Trade List.
And Yes...I Have the Peter Peppers.
The Ones That Peter Piper Wish He Could Pick.
Thanks.
Lelan.
ZZ.
Hi Ursula, I will get my list together and send it over the weekend. I am intrested in all the pepper seed you have.......
Thanks so much for this offer... :o)
Dee
Lelan, that sounds great. Thank you!
Dee, I forgot to say that I will also trade for nice flower seeds. I forgot to mention that I brought fresh 'Granadilla' seeds (edible fruit of Passiflora ligularis) (25 seeds per trade) and a few seeds of the giant Papaya (5 to 10 seeds per trade) as well.
Edited to add the botanical name of Granadilla.
This message was edited Sep 18, 2004 8:27 PM
Ursala, Hola. I have your Goat's Horn from a package trade through Dave's. Let me know what it would take or cost to get most to all of the seeds or some of them. I love peppers and especially hot ones. I hold my own pretty good here in New Jersey, especially with all the screwed up weather. I'm also a pretty good cook, so if you would like some Kaima Bona Gastoi accompianed with some Bar-B-Q-ed meat's and fish, I would be more than happy to have you and your family over at my house for a get together, Chilean Style. Of course, with some of the greatest wines in the world from Chile, white and red. Have a great weekend. Danny
Hi Danny!
Did you grow the red variety of Aji Cacho de Cabra this season? How was your crop?
eileenlamb reported that she had never seen a pepper plant bearing as many fruit as her Goat Horn peppers.
This pepper is ripe when it acquires a deep red color and can be eaten fresh, dry and in sauces.
Although I do not anticipate travelling to the USA in a near future, thanks I do accept your invitation and I'll bring the vine.
Unless you have something to trade, you are number 4 on my 'waiting list'.
Hello Ursula,
Did you get may email?
Bill
Hello Ursula,
You have mail.
Cindy
You have mail, Bill.
You have mail, Cindy.
If there is anything in my trade list that you would like, I would like the aji negro in exchange.
Kelli, you have mail.
Ursula, didn't receive your email. Cindy
Cindy,
I e-mailed you through the new Dave's Garden system. All you have to do is click on 'home' at the top row of the page and you will get a list of the mails from DG members followed by the list of the threads you are watching. Another click on each of these will allow you to read them.
If it doesn't work for you, send me your e-mail address and I'll contact you directly.
Ursula
Thanks Ursula
Ursula seeds are ready and will go out tomorrow so keep on the look out. I will ask about how long it takes and see if I can get a tracking number.
TTYL.
Dee
Thanks Dee.
Ursala, Hola once again. I have plenty of flower and vegetable seeds as well as herbs. I would love some of your "Best Tasting"(Aji) Negro, and Cacho de Cabra, and Locoto, if possible. Let me know what ya like and what interests you. Have a great weekend, your friend, Hot Pepper Dan
Hi Danny!
Could you e-mail me your seed list, please?