Shisito Peppers and Cascados Native Green Chile

[mdvpc]

Just picked these. First time growing both of these. Going to grill them tonight.

[organichris]

Originally Posted by mdvpc

Just picked these. First time growing both of these. Going to grill them tonight.

Looking quite tasty indeed. I'd like to know how they taste.

[mdvpc]

The Shisito my wife grilled then put sesame oil and sea salt on them. They were great. The green chile she grilled. Excellent taste and spicy.

[Mark0820]

What a nice harvest. That grilled Shisito sounds really good.

[mdvpc]

Mark

The Shisito is very good, no heat, but great!

[Mark0820]

The Cascados look good too. I've never heard of them before, but any spicy pepper is a treat.

I usually plant jalapenos. Every year I always say I am going to try some different varieties of hot peppers, but I always stick with the jalapenos.

[pinakbet]

Does cascados have some heat on them?

[mdvpc]

Cascados seed is from Native Seeds Search in Tucson, AZ. Here is their description:

"This Spanish heirloom from El Guique, NM (5,500') matured earlier than most at the CF. When green, slightly sweet and fleshier than other NM native chiles. Also has a good flavor when red. Mild. 4""

It was medium in heat.

[organichris]

Originally Posted by mdvpc

Cascados seed is from Native Seeds Search in Tucson, AZ. Here is their description:

"This Spanish heirloom from El Guique, NM (5,500') matured earlier than most at the CF. When green, slightly sweet and fleshier than other NM native chiles. Also has a good flavor when red. Mild. 4""

It was medium in heat.

I've been contemplating buying seeds from them for a while now. I wonder how many of their seeds you've grown out.

I've never successfully grown chiles from seed, but I think I'll give it a try next year.

[mdvpc]

From them I am growing Cascados Native, San Juan tsile and Chimayo,

[Mark0820]

Is Cascados similar to a Jalapeno in taste? It looks like the scoville heat units are about the same for both peppers.

[organichris]

Originally Posted by mdvpc

From them I am growing Cascados Native, San Juan tsile and Chimayo,

Please report back on the others when time and information are available. Thanks!



Here's a link to the chile seeds offered at Native Seeds for those interested:

http://www.nativeseeds.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_16

[mdvpc]

I will-Cascados was the first ripe one. The others I should taste next week.

[platys]

I "finally" (its only been 3 weeks since I planted them ) have flowers on my Shi★★★★o. I can't wait to try them - everyone says they are wonderful.

[mdvpc]

Platys

Shisitio is an early variety, you should do fine this summer.