First Iraq pepper!

Mojave · June 20, 2013

Last year ScotinAtlanta was kind enough to send me some pepper seeds from his visit to Iraq. I successfully got two growing, one in a container and one in the ground. This is the very first pepper to start (container plant) and is probably my largest Capsicum flower in the garden so far.

Looks like it's going to be a big pepper!

ScottinAtlanta · June 20, 2013

Great news! Thanks for posting.

Salsacharley · June 21, 2013

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Originally Posted by Mojave

Last year ScotinAtlanta was kind enough to send me some pepper seeds from his visit to Iraq. I successfully got two growing, one in a container and one in the ground. This is the very first pepper to start (container plant) and is probably my largest Capsicum flower in the garden so far.

Looks like it's going to be a big pepper!

I'd say "COOL!" but that's probably not the right word. It would nice to see a picture of the entire plant if you get a chance.

Thanks for sharing,

Charley

Minnesota Mato · June 21, 2013

looks like a capsicum annuum. any idea on what it is going to taste like or its heat level?

Mojave · June 21, 2013

This is a copy (of a copy) of the orig seed packet. By the flower and fruit shape, an annuum for sure. The fruit resembles New Mexico/Anaheim, but, according to Scott, should have some heat.

More pics in the morning.

ScottinAtlanta · June 21, 2013

Yes, it has some heat, but not a superhot. Hot enough to eat in small bites with other food.

Mojave · June 25, 2013

Well, not the best shots and a few days late. I broke the screen on my camera so it was a bit difficult to get the pictures.

The plant is still only about 15" tall but pretty stocky. In the group photo the Iraq pepper is the left and front-most of the caged plants.

ScottinAtlanta · June 25, 2013

If this pepper is a good one, I propose we call it the Tigris for circulation in the US. It has no specific name in Iraq.

Mojave · June 25, 2013

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Originally Posted by ScottinAtlanta

If this pepper is a good one, I propose we call it the Tigris for circulation in the US. It has no specific name in Iraq.

Tigris! I like it!

Mojave · June 25, 2013

There, I made it official.

ScottinAtlanta · June 25, 2013

That was fast action!

jdcooper · June 26, 2013

Love the name! Do you plan to save some seeds?

ScottinAtlanta · June 26, 2013

I have more seeds if you want some. PM me. I will be back in the States in two weeks.

Mojave · June 27, 2013

Here she is six days later!

Crandrew · July 1, 2013

Healthy looking plant there Mojave!!!

June 20, 2013	#2
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	Great news! Thanks for posting.

June 21, 2013	#4
Minnesota Mato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: minnesota Posts: 175	looks like a capsicum annuum. any idea on what it is going to taste like or its heat level?

June 25, 2013	#8
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	If this pepper is a good one, I propose we call it the Tigris for circulation in the US. It has no specific name in Iraq.

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jdcooper Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 40	Love the name! Do you plan to save some seeds?

July 1, 2013	#15
Crandrew Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: asdf Posts: 1,202	Healthy looking plant there Mojave!!!