Aleppo chile pepper

Earl · September 29, 2010

Anyone have any info on Aleppo [uh-lep-o]other than it's from Syria, the city of Aleppo. Finding pictures of Aleppo is like finding hens teeth. Only found one pic and it’s not the one I’m growing. I think it was GaryV from KY that I got the seeds from.

I can find Aleppo to buy ground [seedless chile flake type] easy enough at several places. What I’ve tried so far has only a hint of heat, but it is the flavor which it gives to dishes that makes it excel for me. Any help figuring out if I’m growing the right one is appreciated. Thanks.
Earl
Here’s link to my pictures at Feldon’s website showing what may or not be Aleppo.

http://www.feldoncentral.com/garden/...-2010.jpg.html

ireilly · September 29, 2010

It is a difficult one to find, isn't it? The seeds as well!

http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs...avail=yes&type=

GRIN has links to 2 Syrian accessions Aleppo36 and Aleppo37, but no pictures. One averages 17 cm long and the other 12 cm, both are 5 cm across, all on average.

The germplasm they have is from 1949. There's a challenge for you!

I'll keep looking, but I see comments by people saying they have been looking for seeds for 2 years and all they can get is the spice.

Hmmmmmm.... Earl, I see an opportunity here for you. You too can sell $4.00 seeds (tongue-in-cheek)!

RinTinTin · September 29, 2010

Seeds are indeed hard to find, as the culinary powder is typically sold seedless - like paprika, which is fairly close in flavor. If you want seeds, and cannot find a source, buy a few plants, and save your own. TheChilewoman (in Indiana) sells plants. Check it out (you may have to wait until spring):

The Chilewoman.com - List of Chiles by Alphabet

September 29, 2010	#1
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	Aleppo chile pepper Anyone have any info on Aleppo [uh-lep-o]other than it's from Syria, the city of Aleppo. Finding pictures of Aleppo is like finding hens teeth. Only found one pic and it’s not the one I’m growing. I think it was GaryV from KY that I got the seeds from. I can find Aleppo to buy ground [seedless chile flake type] easy enough at several places. What I’ve tried so far has only a hint of heat, but it is the flavor which it gives to dishes that makes it excel for me. Any help figuring out if I’m growing the right one is appreciated. Thanks. Earl Here’s link to my pictures at Feldon’s website showing what may or not be Aleppo. http://www.feldoncentral.com/garden/...-2010.jpg.html __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl

September 29, 2010	#2
ireilly Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 344	It is a difficult one to find, isn't it? The seeds as well! http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs...avail=yes&type= GRIN has links to 2 Syrian accessions Aleppo36 and Aleppo37, but no pictures. One averages 17 cm long and the other 12 cm, both are 5 cm across, all on average. The germplasm they have is from 1949. There's a challenge for you! I'll keep looking, but I see comments by people saying they have been looking for seeds for 2 years and all they can get is the spice. Hmmmmmm.... Earl, I see an opportunity here for you. You too can sell $4.00 seeds (tongue-in-cheek)!

September 29, 2010	#3
RinTinTin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 581	Seeds are indeed hard to find, as the culinary powder is typically sold seedless - like paprika, which is fairly close in flavor. If you want seeds, and cannot find a source, buy a few plants, and save your own. TheChilewoman (in Indiana) sells plants. Check it out (you may have to wait until spring): The Chilewoman.com - List of Chiles by Alphabet