Byron, would you be able to post a pic of one of your Chimayos? I purchased seed from Reimers(yeah, I know) last winter and although I haven't harvested many(hailus interruptus), I would like to see if what I have is the real thing. The top pepper here is the Chimayo, the bottom is Aji Dulce(hot strain). I brought one plant of each inside at the onset of frost, but they are not ripening, just shriveling green. I still have plants outside that are still green, even though we've had a warm spell...it's very frustrating! Anyway, I'd appreciate it if you could let me see whatcha got!
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I can't comment on Chimayo as I never grew it. However, the bottom pepper is as far from Aji Dulce as I have ever seen! Aji Dulce is a mild C. Chinese I was told. Ripens to red.

Chris

Chris,
You're absolutely right. It's a Guajillo. I need to label my pics and not rely on my(less than sharp) memory. However, the Aji Dulce I have is one of the hot strains, and is shaped a bit differently from the habenaro shaped ones(which I also have).

I sent you email, would love to try out some chimayos!

The top one looks close to chimayo, what bothers me is that they normaly ripen in 60 days at 5,000 ft elevation. If you aren't picking ripe ones by now, sometins wrong

It just hasn't been a good year weather wise. All my plants were doing pretty well until the hailstorm in August. Most of the pepper plants lost about 2/3 of their foliage and all of the developing fruit. They basically had to start over. Now I'm looking at lots of green fruit and temps that are just not warm enough. I'm checking peppers every day for any sign of color so I can pick a few. The one in the picture was one from the plant I dug up and brought in. It was well enough along to ripen, but the others on the plant have shriveled(I suspect I did too much damage to roots when digging). I have one more Chimayo plant outside, and hopefully, by covering it on frosty nights for the next couple of weeks, I'll get a few more peppers. I'll be trying again next year, in any case. I am aware of Reimer's reputation and I was hoping that I really did get Chimayo seeds, and it seems as though I did. I appreciate your observations, opinions and expertise...thanks!

"Wanna try some? cost you a 39 cent stamp and a SASE"

Can I take you up on that offer?

Should the seeds be planted in March?

Should the seeds be planted in March?

Depends on your last frost and average warm up. Chiles grow
slower than tomaotes so I like about a 12 week transplant.
If I start the end of March for a 2nd week in June plant our.

The ones between the Cayannes and the Fataliis are Chimayo's

Here is a link that might be useful: Peppers

can chimayos be stuffed for rellenos? how are they used most often---fresh or dried? being that i grow on an island in washington state, we have a short growing season.
the quicker the better i think

and yes, noinwi, i love to send you the dough and etc...to try next year.....i guess you write me...ok thanx-bob

Byron,

Thank you for the seeds. I have started my Chimayos that you sent me and they are just growing their second sets of leaves.

I live in an apartment and have to container garden. What do you think the best sized pot would be for this variety?

Thanks,

Mark