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Re[2]: Barren Pepper Plants

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     Yes, Jane, and the list. Had this happen to me five years ago. Bells 
     tasted awful and bitter and were scrawny with little flesh. Jalapenos 
     and Anaheim chiles were full-fleshed and larger than normal, but 
     didn't taste right. I know it doesn't make sense, but there you are.
     
     Shawn
     swestaway@coh.org
     Claremont, CA  USDA9b Sunset19

     
Good topic!  It's absolutely true that planting sweets and hots near each 
other will result in cross-pollination and the SEEDS inside this year's 
fruit will not run true to type.  Offspring of those seeds in next year's 
garden could be compromised.
     
The actual phenomenon Cyn's mom is referring to, though, may be more old 
wives' tale than fact.  I do not believe there is any biologically sound 
activity between this year's plants that could cause taste changes.  Yet one 
hears this theory repeatedly.
     
Anybody on the list actually have it occur?
     
--Jane
     
     
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