Re: Cross-pollination, pumpkins & peppers

I think steve is part correct only fruits where the seed is the desired fruit are affected.... But here is my question for those who know their peppers... isnt a lot of the spice in seed part itself??? as this is a part of the plant that is eaten too..?????

 ---- you wrote: 
> 
> >Aside from AGs, I'm planning to plant a variety of peppers this year.  A
> >gardner at the nursery told me to plant the sweet peppers away from the
> >hot peppers or even my bell peppers would end tasting spicy.
> >
> >I know that when an AG crosses with a gourd, the resulting pumpkin will
> >be orange but that seeds from it will produce some green fruit.
> >
> >So, is it possible, in the pepper world that cross-pollination between
> >different types would cause a change in the make-up of the immediate
> >fruit?
> >
> >Or, is there some scientific gardening phenomenon other than cross
> >pollination that could cause such a change to occur?
> >
> >Any input or discussion would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Randy Banderob
> >Millbrook, Ontario
> >
> 
> I don't know how this could be. The only crops where the current "fruit" is 
> affected are where the actual seeds are the desired part, like in corn. 
> Since pollination would immediately affect the seeds, but not the fruit. I 
> grow all types of peppers together in the same bed, from jalapeņos to green 
> bell peppers, and they all produce respective to their variety.
> You would not believe the advice I get when we go to a gardening center. I 
> swear I cannot hold back sometimes. I have learned one thing, most people 
> who work at gardening centers are stupid. O.K., that is a bit harsh, but it 
> gets on my nerves! Hardly any of them really know anything about gardening. 
> Anytmme I ask something like "Do you have any asclepias"? I get blank 
> stares, then something like "No, those are toxic, you don't want to be 
> messing with those!", or "Uh, is that like a daisy?". Then I explain that it 
> is milkweed, and then they say "Oh no, we don't have WEEDS, only flowers".. 
> Then I explain "No, see it is a butterfly flower". Then they say "Oh we have 
> a lot of flowers that will attract butterflies". And I explain that I am 
> looking for a specific host plant for Monarchs, not just any flower". Again, 
> I get blank stares. NEVER MIND! Dang! And half the time they say they don't 
> have something, I go look and find it myself. They just say "no" as an easy 
> way out. In truth they don't have a clue what you are talking about but 
> don't want to admit it. It is like that everywhere. It drives me crazy. I 
> actually yell at the TV sometimes when this stupid "garden expert" comes on 
> and tells people a bunch of boloney, too. Oh I want to call in sometime and 
> have a good time with him! Anyway, a good idea is not to take anyone's 
> advice on anything, since everyone has their own crazy ideas, always go get 
> a ton of books from the library and read up on stuff yourself. It really 
> does help.
> 
> -Steve
> 
> 
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