Kashmir chile

Earl · June 14, 2008

Has anyone grown this one before? Any additional info to add?

Kashmir chile is native to the northern-most state of India and is much in demand for its bright crimson colouring, a quality it imparts to cooking. So much is the Kashmir chile (Kashmir Mirch) in demand that there is not enough total annual crop, to go round, and pretenders or mock-Kashmir chiles are passed off in its place. The true Kashmiri chile is deep crimson with a smooth, shiny, thin skin when dried. It is about 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide and has a fruity flavour. Heat level is 4.

Biscombe · June 24, 2008

I'm growing Kashmiri, It's not flowering yet though, here's a pic...............

Biscombe · September 13, 2008

Heres another pic of the ripe pods
http://www.allchillies.com/Kashmiri1.html
http://www.allchillies.com/Kashmiri3.html

Biscombe · September 13, 2008

Earl are you sure the pods are 2.5 cm wide? my seeds came from a reliable source

Earl · September 13, 2008

Biscombe. I can only go by the description given. Here's a picture of my Kashmiri which fits the description. I to have faith in my supplier, but right now I can't remember who it is. :-) But it was someone from around here.

May be more than one type from that area of India.

June 14, 2008	#1
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	Kashmir chile Has anyone grown this one before? Any additional info to add? Kashmir chile is native to the northern-most state of India and is much in demand for its bright crimson colouring, a quality it imparts to cooking. So much is the Kashmir chile (Kashmir Mirch) in demand that there is not enough total annual crop, to go round, and pretenders or mock-Kashmir chiles are passed off in its place. The true Kashmiri chile is deep crimson with a smooth, shiny, thin skin when dried. It is about 5 cm long by 2.5 cm wide and has a fruity flavour. Heat level is 4. __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl

September 13, 2008	#5
Earl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,278	Biscombe. I can only go by the description given. Here's a picture of my Kashmiri which fits the description. I to have faith in my supplier, but right now I can't remember who it is. :-) But it was someone from around here. May be more than one type from that area of India. __________________ "Seriously think about what you're about to do/say before you do it and the outcome will always be better." Earl

June 24, 2008	#2
Biscombe Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 22	I'm growing Kashmiri, It's not flowering yet though, here's a pic...............