NuMex Joe E. Parker Chilli Pepper, (Capsicum annuum)
I had only ever heard of Colonel Tom Parker and now I am growing the Joe E.version.
This is the number one green chilli grown in Mexico and the United States. It is called a premier cultivar because the plant exhibits strong main stem growth, uniform branching and a high yield. When cut in half it only has two cavities which makes for easy removal of the seeds and pith. I like the heat strength which is mild to warm, complementing tomatoes, red onion, mint and cucumber. I used this combination in a salad with Australian green lentils from Victoria. Apparently we are not allowed to use the traditional French name for green lentils, La lentille verte du Puy, because of the naming rights applying to a certain region of origin (like wine is). Green lentils are from Le Puy en Velay in Central France. Once you have tried them you will fall in love with the nutty taste and their versatility. Here is a nice "froggy' chef showing how it is done.
This is the number one green chilli grown in Mexico and the United States. It is called a premier cultivar because the plant exhibits strong main stem growth, uniform branching and a high yield. When cut in half it only has two cavities which makes for easy removal of the seeds and pith. I like the heat strength which is mild to warm, complementing tomatoes, red onion, mint and cucumber. I used this combination in a salad with Australian green lentils from Victoria. Apparently we are not allowed to use the traditional French name for green lentils, La lentille verte du Puy, because of the naming rights applying to a certain region of origin (like wine is). Green lentils are from Le Puy en Velay in Central France. Once you have tried them you will fall in love with the nutty taste and their versatility. Here is a nice "froggy' chef showing how it is done.
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