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D02-008

Basic Collection Information and Status

Chile (Capsicum annuum, Solanaceae)

Cultural Affiliation   n/a
Collection Site   New Mexico, United States (latitude: 36°; altitude: 5,900 ft / 1,800 m)
Collection Year   1988
Accession Status   Active

Catalog Information and Instructions

ChimayoD018

From the farming town at 5,900' in northern New Mexico, famous for its local chile. Productive, mild to medium heat, thicker walls than some other land races. 3.5-5" long.
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Collection Site

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Characterization and Evaluation

The table below lists observations of this accession's characteristics (why are characters sometimes listed more than once).

Character	Observation	Lot, Frequency and Comments	Character Description (Source and Code)
100 seed weight	0.75 g	lot: CF' 09
corolla color	White	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.1.4)
corolla shape	Rotate	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.1.6)
days to 50% flower	28	lot: CF' 09
days to 50% flower	62	lot: CF '01
days to 50% fruit set	111	lot: CF '01
days to 50% maturity from planting	147	lot: CF '01
days to 50% maturity from transplanting	88	lot: CF '01
days to first flower	20	lot: CF' 09
days to first flower	60	lot: CF '01
days to first fruit set	70	lot: CF '01
flower position	Intermediate	lot: CF '01	Recorded at anthesis. (Bioversity 7.2.1.3)
fruit color at intermediate stage	Green	lot: CF '01	Recorded on fruits just before the ripening stage (Bioversity 7.2.2.3)
fruit color at mature stage	Red	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.6)
fruit length	8.82 cm	lot: CF '01	Average fruit length of 10 ripe fruits of the second harvest (Bioversity 7.2.2.8)
fruit shape	Triangular	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.7)
fruit shape	Elongate	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.7)
fruit shape at blossom end	Pointed	lot: CF '01	Average of 10 fruit (Bioversity 7.2.2.15)
fruit shape at blossom end	Sunken	lot: CF '01	Average of 10 fruit (Bioversity 7.2.2.15)
fruit shape at pedicel attachment	Cordate	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.13)
fruit shape at pedicel attachment	Truncate	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.13)
fruit width	3.19 cm	lot: CF '01	Measured at the widest point. Average fruit width of 10 ripe fruits of the second harvest (Bioversity 7.2.2.9)
growth habit	Prostrate	lot: CF '01	Observed when 50% of the plants bear ripe fruit (Bioversity 7.1.2.7)
leaf color	Green	lot: CF '01	Recorded when in 50% of the plants the first fruit ha begun to ripen. Average of 10 mature leaves (from the main branches of the plant) (Bioversity 7.1.2.14)
leaf pubescence	Sparse	lot: CF '01	Recorded when in 50% of the plants the first fruit ha begun to ripen. Average of 10 mature leaves (from the main branches of the plant). Observed on the youngest mature leaves. (Bioversity 7.1.2.17)
leaf shape	Ovate	lot: CF '01	Recorded when in 50% of the plants the first fruit ha begun to ripen. Average of 10 mature leaves (from the main branches of the plant) (Bioversity 7.1.2.15)
neck at base of fruit	Present	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.2.14)
nodal anthocyanin	Purple	lot: CF '01	Recorded at plant maturity (Bioversity 7.1.2.3)
number of flowers per axle	1	lot: CF '01	(Bioversity 7.2.1.2)
plant height	47.19 cm	lot: CF '01	Recorded when the first fruit has begun to ripen in 50% of the plants (Bioversity 7.1.2.6)
stem pubescence	Sparse	lot: CF '01	Recorded on mature plants, excluding the first two nodes below the shoot (Bioversity 7.1.2.5)
stem shape	Flattened	lot: CF '01	Observed at plant maturity (Bioversity 7.1.2.4)

Chile Introduction	Cultivation Instructions	Seed Saving Instructions
One of the great Native American contributions to the cuisines of the world. Domesticated chiles vary profoundly in shape, size, color, pungency and flavor.	Start seeds inside, 1/4" deep in sandy soil, 8-10 weeks before last frost. To improve germination: soak seeds 24 hrs in 1c. water w/1 drop vinegar. Seeds are slow to sprout and need warmth. Transplant seedlings 12-16" apart. Partial shade is best in low desert, full sun in cooler climates. Provide support.	The insect-visited flowers can self-pollinate or cross. Grow only one variety at a time or isolate flowers. Allow fruit to ripen and mature on the plant. Chiles turn red or dark brown when mature. Wash hands WELL after handling.

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