Shisito Peppers and Cascados Native Green Chile

**mdvpc** · June 13, 2011

Just picked these. First time growing both of these. Going to grill them tonight.

organichris · June 14, 2011

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Originally Posted by mdvpc

Just picked these. First time growing both of these. Going to grill them tonight.

Looking quite tasty indeed. I'd like to know how they taste.

**mdvpc** · June 14, 2011

The Shisito my wife grilled then put sesame oil and sea salt on them. They were great. The green chile she grilled. Excellent taste and spicy.

Mark0820 · June 14, 2011

What a nice harvest. That grilled Shisito sounds really good.

**mdvpc** · June 14, 2011

Mark

The Shisito is very good, no heat, but great!

Mark0820 · June 14, 2011

The Cascados look good too. I've never heard of them before, but any spicy pepper is a treat.

I usually plant jalapenos. Every year I always say I am going to try some different varieties of hot peppers, but I always stick with the jalapenos.

pinakbet · June 15, 2011

Does cascados have some heat on them?

**mdvpc** · June 15, 2011

Cascados seed is from Native Seeds Search in Tucson, AZ. Here is their description:

"This Spanish heirloom from El Guique, NM (5,500') matured earlier than most at the CF. When green, slightly sweet and fleshier than other NM native chiles. Also has a good flavor when red. Mild. 4""

It was medium in heat.

organichris · June 15, 2011

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Originally Posted by mdvpc

Cascados seed is from Native Seeds Search in Tucson, AZ. Here is their description:

"This Spanish heirloom from El Guique, NM (5,500') matured earlier than most at the CF. When green, slightly sweet and fleshier than other NM native chiles. Also has a good flavor when red. Mild. 4""

It was medium in heat.

I've been contemplating buying seeds from them for a while now. I wonder how many of their seeds you've grown out.

I've never successfully grown chiles from seed, but I think I'll give it a try next year.

**mdvpc** · June 15, 2011

From them I am growing Cascados Native, San Juan tsile and Chimayo,

Mark0820 · June 15, 2011

Is Cascados similar to a Jalapeno in taste? It looks like the scoville heat units are about the same for both peppers.

organichris · June 15, 2011

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Originally Posted by mdvpc

From them I am growing Cascados Native, San Juan tsile and Chimayo,

Please report back on the others when time and information are available. Thanks!

Here's a link to the chile seeds offered at Native Seeds for those interested:

http://www.nativeseeds.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_16

**mdvpc** · June 16, 2011

I will-Cascados was the first ripe one. The others I should taste next week.

platys · June 17, 2011

I "finally" (its only been 3 weeks since I planted them

) have flowers on my Shi★★★★o. I can't wait to try them - everyone says they are wonderful.

**mdvpc** · June 17, 2011

Platys

Shisitio is an early variety, you should do fine this summer.

June 14, 2011	#3
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	The Shisito my wife grilled then put sesame oil and sea salt on them. They were great. The green chile she grilled. Excellent taste and spicy. __________________ Michael

June 14, 2011	#5
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Mark The Shisito is very good, no heat, but great! __________________ Michael

June 15, 2011	#8
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	Cascados seed is from Native Seeds Search in Tucson, AZ. Here is their description: "This Spanish heirloom from El Guique, NM (5,500') matured earlier than most at the CF. When green, slightly sweet and fleshier than other NM native chiles. Also has a good flavor when red. Mild. 4"" It was medium in heat. __________________ Michael

June 15, 2011	#10
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	From them I am growing Cascados Native, San Juan tsile and Chimayo, __________________ Michael

June 16, 2011	#13
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	I will-Cascados was the first ripe one. The others I should taste next week. __________________ Michael

June 14, 2011	#4
Mark0820 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 907	What a nice harvest. That grilled Shisito sounds really good.

June 15, 2011	#7
pinakbet Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pearl of the Orient Posts: 333	Does cascados have some heat on them?

June 17, 2011	#14
platys Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2010 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 176	I "finally" (its only been 3 weeks since I planted them ) have flowers on my Shi★★★★o. I can't wait to try them - everyone says they are wonderful.