Not Corno di Toro

lakelady · July 17, 2012

I'm so disappointed after months of growing what I thought was the pepper I wanted most to find out it is a bell pepper! I purchased seed from a vendor for Corno Di Toro, and what is now growing is definately a bell pepper. I don't even have any bell pepper seeds!

Who are the reliable vendors for pepper seeds? I know a mixup can happen with anyone, but I'd rather get the next round where I know they focus on pepper seeds.

tjg911 · July 17, 2012

tomato growers supply would be my choice but any place can mix things up. you could post here.

i am growing cdt red and it looks to be correct based on shape and size. the seeds came from someone here at tv that also sent me giant marconi, red and yellow of both varieties. i'm not sure i can tell the difference if they were mixed up cdt red vs gm red, i did not plant any yellow seeds.

i will save seeds if all goes well. if you ask for seeds in sept/oct i'll send some assuming all goes well.

tom

RayR · July 17, 2012

Remy has both the red and yellow Corno di Toro at The Sample Seed Shop

Worth1 · July 17, 2012

I got the red and yellow from Tomato Growers supply a few years ago and they were what they said the were.

Every seed I have ever purchased from them always came true.

Worth

FILMNET · July 17, 2012

I am growing this one i got the seed 2 years ago, thought i might try it anyway. Very slow growing even with the very hot dry days. No flowers yet on these either
Corno Di Krapi
Fatila
Red Caribbean
Scorpion
Red and Yellow Bhut

lakelady · July 17, 2012

thanks guys! I am going to miss those grilled peppers this year though, what a bummer!

I can buy bell peppers everywhere here so I'd never grow my own given my space restrictions, but who knows....maybe these will be super delicious lol!

Mudman · July 17, 2012

I think I have some if you want me to dig them out. I have grown them every year for the last 3 years but can not seem to get much production out of them.

Father'sDaughter · July 17, 2012

Sorry your peppers turned to be the wrong type. I've never grown that variety, but last year I tried the Franchi Rosso Dolce which had incredibly low production. I went with the di Appendere peppers from Seeds of Italy this year, and they are really putting out peppers. Some are already full size and I'm just waiting for them to turn red as I hope to dry them.

If you purchased your seeds from a vendor, I hope you let them know about getting the wrong type.

lakelady · July 18, 2012

I just emailed the vendor to let her know that these are not Corno Di Toro. I had some very poor germination (actually 1 out of 10 seeds sown) from her tomatoes too, so it's a bit disappointing. No, it isn't Tania or Remy!

ContainerTed · July 18, 2012

I got some "Corno di Toro Rosso" from an individual who said they got their seeds from RareSeeds. Well, I grew them out and the shape and color were perfect. However, when I tasted them, thinking I had another sweet roasting or frying pepper, I spent about an hour waiting for my tongue and mouth to settle down from the blast of heat.

I challenged the guy I traded with and he finally admitted that the peppers were a little bit hot, but that he didn't think they were "that" hot.

I knew they weren't Corno di Toro Rosso, so I put together the name they were "supposed" to be with what I said when I tasted it and then cleaned it up a bit and ended up calling it "CORNO DI HOLY KRAP".

jacksson · July 21, 2012

I got my Corno Toro di Giallo from Terroir Seeds and am waiting for the results. They are listed as Pepper, Sweet 75-100 days, Italian Heirloom with 8-10" long curved, tapered fruit shaped like a bulls' horn with thin skin and thick walls. Can be harvested at green or yellow stage.

I heard about the Italian Bull's Horn Pepper on a "Dance in the Sunshine" utube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akc5F...3&feature=plcp and thought that I would try it; it is supposed to be a very prolific producer.

I fact, I have six seeds in the ground right now, waiting, waiting, waiting. lol

lakelady · July 23, 2012

Well, it's even more disappointing to see that 5 days have passed with no response at all from the vendor. sheesh. bummer.

Crandrew · July 24, 2012

Thats too bad. No doubt, lesson learned with the supplier.

longdaysfarm · December 16, 2012

I think this can happen even with reliable vendors. For two years in a row my Golden Marconi from Tomato Growers Supply have been golden bells. Very nice golden bells, I wish I knew what they were. They did a lot more than the Golden Calwonder growing nearby. I spoke with Linda at TGSC. She was very apologetic and said they'd be looking for a new source. I'm still looking for a good golden Italian pepper since Golden Marconi wasn't that vigorous for me, even when I did have the correct seed. I wasn't that impressed with Golden Treasure from Seed Savers. Corni de Toros don't ripen for me. I'm going to try Gatherer's Gold from Wild Garden Seeds, but they have a completely different climate, so who knows how they will do.

Better luck in 2013!

jacksson · December 18, 2012

I planted Corno Toro di Giallo peppers a little late in the season and some beautiful plants came up which turned out to be tomatillos. The peppers never did show, I will try again in the spring.

July 17, 2012	#1
lakelady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern NJ zone 6b Posts: 1,862	Not Corno di Toro I'm so disappointed after months of growing what I thought was the pepper I wanted most to find out it is a bell pepper! I purchased seed from a vendor for Corno Di Toro, and what is now growing is definately a bell pepper. I don't even have any bell pepper seeds! Who are the reliable vendors for pepper seeds? I know a mixup can happen with anyone, but I'd rather get the next round where I know they focus on pepper seeds. __________________ Antoniette

July 17, 2012	#2
tjg911 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: zone 5b northwest connecticut Posts: 2,570	tomato growers supply would be my choice but any place can mix things up. you could post here. i am growing cdt red and it looks to be correct based on shape and size. the seeds came from someone here at tv that also sent me giant marconi, red and yellow of both varieties. i'm not sure i can tell the difference if they were mixed up cdt red vs gm red, i did not plant any yellow seeds. i will save seeds if all goes well. if you ask for seeds in sept/oct i'll send some assuming all goes well. tom __________________ I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night He’s gotta be strong And he’s gotta be fast And he’s gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light He’s gotta be sure And it’s gotta be soon And he’s gotta be larger than life

July 17, 2012	#5
FILMNET Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Charleston,South Carolina, USA Posts: 1,803	Corno Di Krapi I am growing this one i got the seed 2 years ago, thought i might try it anyway. Very slow growing even with the very hot dry days. No flowers yet on these either Corno Di Krapi Fatila Red Caribbean Scorpion Red and Yellow Bhut

July 17, 2012	#6
lakelady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern NJ zone 6b Posts: 1,862	thanks guys! I am going to miss those grilled peppers this year though, what a bummer! I can buy bell peppers everywhere here so I'd never grow my own given my space restrictions, but who knows....maybe these will be super delicious lol! __________________ Antoniette

July 17, 2012	#7
Mudman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 910	I think I have some if you want me to dig them out. I have grown them every year for the last 3 years but can not seem to get much production out of them. __________________ Mike

July 17, 2012	#3
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	Remy has both the red and yellow Corno di Toro at The Sample Seed Shop

July 17, 2012	#4
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	I got the red and yellow from Tomato Growers supply a few years ago and they were what they said the were. Every seed I have ever purchased from them always came true. Worth

July 17, 2012	#8
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,917	Sorry your peppers turned to be the wrong type. I've never grown that variety, but last year I tried the Franchi Rosso Dolce which had incredibly low production. I went with the di Appendere peppers from Seeds of Italy this year, and they are really putting out peppers. Some are already full size and I'm just waiting for them to turn red as I hope to dry them. If you purchased your seeds from a vendor, I hope you let them know about getting the wrong type.

July 18, 2012	#9
lakelady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern NJ zone 6b Posts: 1,862	I just emailed the vendor to let her know that these are not Corno Di Toro. I had some very poor germination (actually 1 out of 10 seeds sown) from her tomatoes too, so it's a bit disappointing. No, it isn't Tania or Remy! __________________ Antoniette

July 18, 2012	#10
ContainerTed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: 6a - NE Tennessee Posts: 4,538	I got some "Corno di Toro Rosso" from an individual who said they got their seeds from RareSeeds. Well, I grew them out and the shape and color were perfect. However, when I tasted them, thinking I had another sweet roasting or frying pepper, I spent about an hour waiting for my tongue and mouth to settle down from the blast of heat. I challenged the guy I traded with and he finally admitted that the peppers were a little bit hot, but that he didn't think they were "that" hot. I knew they weren't Corno di Toro Rosso, so I put together the name they were "supposed" to be with what I said when I tasted it and then cleaned it up a bit and ended up calling it "CORNO DI HOLY KRAP". __________________ Ted ________________________ Owner & Sole Operator Of The Muddy Bucket Farm and Tomato Ranch

July 21, 2012	#11
jacksson Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Reedley, CA Posts: 13	I got my Corno Toro di Giallo from Terroir Seeds and am waiting for the results. They are listed as Pepper, Sweet 75-100 days, Italian Heirloom with 8-10" long curved, tapered fruit shaped like a bulls' horn with thin skin and thick walls. Can be harvested at green or yellow stage. I heard about the Italian Bull's Horn Pepper on a "Dance in the Sunshine" utube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akc5F...3&feature=plcp and thought that I would try it; it is supposed to be a very prolific producer. I fact, I have six seeds in the ground right now, waiting, waiting, waiting. lol Last edited by jacksson; July 25, 2012 at 02:37 PM.

July 23, 2012	#12
lakelady Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern NJ zone 6b Posts: 1,862	Well, it's even more disappointing to see that 5 days have passed with no response at all from the vendor. sheesh. bummer. __________________ Antoniette

July 24, 2012	#13
Crandrew Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: asdf Posts: 1,202	Thats too bad. No doubt, lesson learned with the supplier.

December 16, 2012	#14
longdaysfarm Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 7	I think this can happen even with reliable vendors. For two years in a row my Golden Marconi from Tomato Growers Supply have been golden bells. Very nice golden bells, I wish I knew what they were. They did a lot more than the Golden Calwonder growing nearby. I spoke with Linda at TGSC. She was very apologetic and said they'd be looking for a new source. I'm still looking for a good golden Italian pepper since Golden Marconi wasn't that vigorous for me, even when I did have the correct seed. I wasn't that impressed with Golden Treasure from Seed Savers. Corni de Toros don't ripen for me. I'm going to try Gatherer's Gold from Wild Garden Seeds, but they have a completely different climate, so who knows how they will do. Better luck in 2013!

December 18, 2012	#15
jacksson Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Reedley, CA Posts: 13	I planted Corno Toro di Giallo peppers a little late in the season and some beautiful plants came up which turned out to be tomatillos. The peppers never did show, I will try again in the spring.