Topic: Capsicum Salsa - is it edible or ornamental?

[Tinkie_Bear]

I brought a chilli in a pot from Focus yesterday, the only thing the lable says is "Capsicum Salsa" - it's a pretty little thing but I would like to know if the fruits are edible or just decorative.

I have searched online but keep coming up against the fact there is a recipe for "Capsicum Salsa" that appears on loads of websites.  I have found a site selling these as pot plants, before I email them to ask (and maybe make a plonker of myself) I thought I would ask you good folks first.

http://www.global-flowers.com/index.phtml?sek_id=75

Thanks in advance.

Helen x

[saddad]

Dunno, I would assume it is .. but best to find out the easy way before you try it!!  ;D

[Barnowl]

I think even ornamental chillies are edible, but like most chillies best to cook unless they are completely ripe.

PS It looks like an annuum (like a Bolivian Rainbow) and the chillies from small plants can be surprisingly hot.

[PurpleHeather]

It sounds like the capiscum annum.

You can eat these. If you dare.

Capiscum is pepper
Salsa is sauce

No wonder you were getting recipes!

[Tinkie_Bear]

Thanks for the info, I will feed one to hubby - he likes 'em hot!

Helen