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March 20, 2009
The University of Illinois St.
Charles Horticulture Research Center recently released
observations of its 2008 Chile Pepper Trials. The results showed
that US Agriseeds hot
pepper varieties performed well against competitor varieties.
The trial was conducted in St. Charles, Illinois by Mr. William
H. Shoemaker, Senior Research Specialist, Food Crops. US
Agriseeds varieties trialed were Jalapenos Talon, Valor,
Tormenta and Mammoth (photo), Serranos Optimo and Devil, and
Anchos Masivo, Master and San Ardo.
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Even with a difficult wet season,
US Agriseeds’ hot peppers produced healthy plants with high
quality fruit. Compared to popular competitor varieties, US
Agriseeds’ Jalapenos Talon, Valor, Tormenta and Mammoth “were
larger and had better color.” In addition, “they were less prone
to checking on the pod surface.” Mr. Shoemaker stated that
“Mammoth would make a great stuffing jalapeno” due to its jumbo
size. US Agriseeds’ Serrano varieties were also praised for
their great appearance as they were noted to be “big, classy
peppers.” US Agriseeds hot pepper varieties may prove to be
better choices for the Midwest’s growing appeal for Hispanic
cuisine and spicy foods.
US Agriseeds strives to provide growers with healthy, strong
plants while meeting consumer demand for large, attractive
fruit. US Agriseeds continues to promote its products to the
NAFTA, Central American, South American, and global markets.
They will be attending the ISF Congress this May in Antalya,
Turkey as well as hosting their annual field day during the
month of August in Gilroy, CA. US Agriseeds will exhibit this
year at both the PMA Fresh Summit Expo in Anaheim, CA and at
Expo Agroalimentaria in Guanajuato, Mexico.
US Agriseeds is a vegetable seed supplier, based in San Luis
Obispo, CA, USA, specializing in the production of cucumber, hot
pepper, tomato, and squash seeds. Learn more at
www.usagriseeds.com.
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