[QUOTE=MdTNGrdner;680441]That's me, Mrs Practical. :D
It was difficult to narrow it down. I know at least a few varieties are similar but don't quite trust my germination and production skills enough yet so the list grew. There are enough varieties that we should really be able to expand our pepper horizons even more than last year. If they germinate. ::drumming fingers...::




Thank you! A lot of repeats from last year and many from the MMMM and trades. If they'll go for me I'll save lots of seeds to share :yes:


Alex, Baker Creek was my source for Ajvarski; this will be the 3rd year growing it. I think you're right about all the re-labelling that goes on - even innocent (:?!?:) re-labelling, such as "so-and-so's [name of country] Red", when the variety obviously already had a name from wherever it was from. There must be so many duplicate varieties![/QUOTE]

All that matters is that you enjoy what you are growing, no matter what the name is.
Alex

The more I grow, the more appealing the idea of landraces becomes - and if that route, names become important only in record keeping. But for the commerce side of things it's very different.
As with most things, the issue has many sides. :yes:

[QUOTE=Ann123;680343]I think I've sown too much... Anyway, half of them are going to my parents garden. But since they don't like hot peppers I guess the hot ones will grow here.

1. sweet peppers capsicum annuum
Ophelia
Jimmy Nardello
Lipstick
Kaboutermuts
Zolotoy Dozhd
Tolli’s sweet
Ajvarski
Golden treasure
Fehrer Ozon
Quadrato d’asti rosso
Arroz con pollo
Sweet pickle

2. Capsicum chinense
Pink habanero
Biquinho
Biquinho Iracema
Numex suave orange
Datil sweet
Congo trinidad

3. Capsicum baccatum
Peppadew
Peppadew South African strain
Aji Brazilian starfish
Aji escabeche

4. Capsicum annuum mildly hot
Pitelca
Heritage 6-4

5. Capsicum annuum hot
Numex twilight
Fish
Jalapeno purple
Early jalapeno
Rezha Macendonian[/QUOTE]

I have grown the Rezha, and like it very much. It is the sweetest hot pepper I have
ever tried. I have grown it 3 seasons, and only problem for me is that it is not very
productive. It could be something I'm doing wrong, don't know. I am excited to try
Mini Piperka which I ordered from Refining Fire Chili's. It's suppose to be the same
pepper, but smaller fruits, and better production. I have roasted the Rezha, but never
made powder with it. I think it would make a awesome powder.
I'm curious where this Mini Piperka came from though.

[QUOTE=velikipop;680434]I noticed that several people are growing Ajvarski Sweet, which I had never heard of. A quick check showed that the supplier is Baker Creek and the description they give is vague, we know that it is from Macedonia, a region, along with Bulgaria know for some of the best thick skinned roasting peppers.

I have some familiarity with region and was curious as to what this pepper could be. Ajvar refers to the relish made fro roasted peppers and many varieties are used for that purpose. The most popular is Kurtovska Kapija and is identical to Baker Creek's Ajvarski Sweet.

The reason I mention this is that we get so many peppers and tomatoes that are the same but have been re-labeled, not a big deal, but it is nice to know what variety you are actually growing and what it is called.

Alex[/QUOTE]

First time I will be trying this pepper. It had all good reviews (Baker Creek) Maybe
it is Kurtovska Kapija, another pepper I have not grown.

[QUOTE=MdTNGrdner;680451]The more I grow, the more appealing the idea of landraces becomes - and if that route, names become important only in record keeping. But for the commerce side of things it's very different.
As with most things, the issue has many sides. :yes:[/QUOTE]

Same here. One benefit to growing peppers in containers is I can put them close to cross or secluded to prevent it (or by covering). Over the next several years I am going to switch to all landrace crops. I'm already doing muskmelons, watermelons, squash, and lettuce this year (Thanks to Joseph Lofthouse) and once I feel like those are where I want them for my location I will likely focus on peppers and spinach. I just get so tired of having to buy seeds every year and many times being disappointed in the results. Gardening should be fun, not heartache.

[QUOTE=roper2008;680484]First time I will be trying this pepper. It had all good reviews (Baker Creek) Maybe
it is Kurtovska Kapija, another pepper I have not grown.[/QUOTE]

It is a very good pepper for everyday use, thick and sweet. There are several others from Serbia/Macedonia/Bulgaria that are similar; Palanacko Cudo, Elephant's Ear and Chervena Chuska.

[B]ANDREY 2018:[/B]
[B][B]Sweet peppers[/B][/B]
Parnas (Belarusian CV, green>yellow-orange)
Varyag (Belarusian CV, dark purple>dark red)
Sinilga (Siberian Russian var., purple>dark red)
Violetta (Russian CV, dark purple>dark red)
Oda (Polish CV, purple>red)
[IMG]https://www.rareseeds.com/assets/1/14/DimLarge/Pepper-Oda-DSC09634.jpg[/IMG]
Bugay (Siberian Russian var., light yellow, up to 500g)
Palanacka Babura (Yugoslavian CV, milky-yellow>red)
Slonovaya Kost (Russian CV, ivory-white>orange)
Belozyorka (Russian CV, golden-ivory>red)
[IMG]http://fermilon.ru/wp-content/uploads/userfiles/2_Belozerka.jpg[/IMG]

And traditionally we start some fresh dried seeds from huge supermarket winter hybrid fruit from Holland just for fun:D

[B]Hot peppers[/B]
Buketna (Yugoslavian CV, ivory-yellow>red)
That's enough of hotties for my East European/Russian buds)))

2018 is an IVORY-PURPLE PEPPER YEAR)))

Andrey, you do grow some unusual varieties.

They are quite usual here... about 10000km away from USA/Canada;)
[QUOTE=roper2008;680609]Andrey, you do grow some unusual varieties.[/QUOTE]

Until now I started only two:

Aij white fantasy
Habanada

[QUOTE=MdTNGrdner;680243]

Kaboutermutzen

[/QUOTE]

Had to look this one up, never heard of it before.

Kaboutermutsenpaprika (Gnome Hat Paprika). Looks good. I'll have to look for the seeds next time I am in the Netherlands.

:yes:

[QUOTE=rhines81;682394]

Kaboutermutsenpaprika (Gnome Hat Paprika). Looks good. I'll have to look for the seeds next time I am in the Netherlands.

:yes:[/QUOTE]


I got that one in this year's MMMM (thanks Ann123!) I also thought it looks good, and if I can grow it and save seeds I'll send you some.

[QUOTE=rhines81;682394]Had to look this one up, never heard of it before.

Kaboutermutsenpaprika (Gnome Hat Paprika). Looks good. I'll have to look for the seeds next time I am in the Netherlands.

:yes:[/QUOTE]

Send me a pm. I can ship you some. :)
I am growing them this year too so I will share them again in the mmmm.

[QUOTE=Ann123;682437]Send me a pm. I can ship you some. :)
I am growing them this year too so I will share them again in the mmmm.[/QUOTE]

Fantastic, PM sent!

I haven't tasted these yet. If the orange one is good, I will save the seeds. I'm
assuming these are the same as the ones you guys have grown out.

I have limited space and use most of it for tomatoes but I have always had at least 2 Shi★★★★o plants as I love them fried in some olive oil and sea salt .. this year I decided to try some different varieties to go along with the 2 Shi★★★★o plants (darn seed catalogs are sooo tempting!!!)

Fatalii (1 plant)
Sugar Rush Peach (1 plant)
Dragon Roll Hybrid (1 plant)

Have been following some pepper threads here this winter...I've never grown this many pepper varieties before! :lol:

HOT:
Anaheim
Ancho Grande
Jalapeno Gigantia
Jaloro
Leutschauer
Poblano
Sugar Rush Peach
Sweet Heat
Purple Jalapeno

SWEET:
Ajvarski
Belcanto F1
Chervena Chushka
Cornito Giallo
Crunch Sweet Orange
Early Sensation
Elephant's Ear
Escamillo
Palanacko Cudo
Pimento L
Yellow Sparkler

[QUOTE=kath;682999]Have been following some pepper threads here this winter...I've never grown this many pepper varieties before! :lol:

.....

Elephant's Ear
Palanacko Cudo

[/QUOTE]

Isn't Slonovo Uvo (Elephant's Ear) the same thing as Palanacko Cudo or a close hybrid (or something like that)??

[QUOTE=kath;682999]
Crunch Sweet Orange
Yellow Sparkler[/QUOTE]

I will be interested to hear how those two compare.

[QUOTE=rhines81;683003]Isn't Slonovo Uvo (Elephant's Ear) the same thing as Palanacko Cudo or a close hybrid (or something like that)??[/QUOTE]

They didn't seem the same when I grew them together for a couple of seasons, but were very similar in fruit size and shape. Palanacko was sweeter and my favorite of the two even though it was less productive.

[QUOTE=Cole_Robbie;683030]I will be interested to hear how those two compare.[/QUOTE]

I'll try to post pictures and results this season. :)

I'm not doing any grow bag plants this year, so peppers are being downsized--

Melrose
Big Jim Numex
Jimmy Nardello
Feher Ozon
Shishi to
Aleppo
Calabrese
Elephant Ears

The Jimmy Nardello and Elephant Ear seeds are from 2014 and hoping they germinate. If not, I'll need pick a couple of substitutes.

They look quite similar, but these Palanacka Cudo and Slonovo Uvo are different Serbian varieties.

[QUOTE=rhines81;683003]Isn't Slonovo Uvo (Elephant's Ear) the same thing as Palanacko Cudo or a close hybrid (or something like that)??[/QUOTE]

I am almost certain that I introduced both varieties. I brought them back from Serbia. Though they are very similar in many respects, they are distinct commercial varieties that do grow true to form from saved seed.

Alex

This is what I have for this year
Poblano
Big Jim’s Legacy
Slonovo Uvo (my favorite pepper from last year!)
Hungarian Cheese Mix
Corno di Toro

Not very fancy, spicy or special but these were my favorites from last year and grew well for me. :)

I'm going with 14 varieties this season:

Cayenne
Golden Cayenne
Fish Pepper
Fireball
Carolina Reaper
Fatalii
Sunset Hot Banana
Maule's Red Hot
Mustard Habanero
Jalapeno
Purple Jalapeno
Habanero
Rooster Spur
Big Chile Hybrid
I got good germination this year, >80%.
Some will be ready for transplant this weekend.

Hot (all for the first time):
Pimiento Diomar
Aji Lemon Drop
7 Pot Jonah Yellow
Don Padron
Jalapeňo farmers
Ancho Poblano¨
Jalapeňo Maylon
Antep Aci Dolma
Cheiro Rexa
Fatalii White
Jalapeňo Chichimeca
Ring of Fire
Chocolate cherry
Czech Black
Aji Cristal
Guindila Vasca.

Sweet:
Pimiento Najerano Rojo
Marinin Yazachok
Corno di Toro orange
Doux Tres Long des Landes
Czech early
I have all the varieties sown.
Vladimír

Great number of pepper plants, Vladimir.

One remark about spelling - Marinkin Yazychok (Marinka's Tongue). This sweet pepper is from Dnepropetrovsk (Ukraine) and the pepper shape is similar to a tongue.

The same for me, Alex. I've been spreading out to USA/Canada/Australia/Germany seeds of Palanacko Cudo, Palanacka Babura, Kurtovska Kapija, Macvanka, Duga Bela, Zupska Rana and some other Serbian/Yugoslavian varieties since 2004 :)

[QUOTE=velikipop;683098]I am almost certain that I introduced both varieties. I brought them back from Serbia. Though they are very similar in many respects, they are distinct commercial varieties that do grow true to form from saved seed.

Alex[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Andrey_BY;683165]The same for me, Alex. I've been spreading out to USA/Canada/Australia/Germany seeds of Palanacko Cudo, Palanacka Babura, Kurtovska Kapija, Macvanka, Duga Bela, Zupska Rana and some other Serbian/Yugoslavian varieties since 2004 :)[/QUOTE]

That is fantastic Andrey. The more people we can share some of these great varieties with the better. I also love Somborka, a medium sized, mildly spicey yellow pepper great for stuffing with cheese.

Alex