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Pimenta Leopard Seeds

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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Pimenta Leopard superhot, medium-high, with a very distinctive look heat.

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Pimenta Leopard Seeds

Pimenta Leopard Seeds produce a superhot variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with small fruits mottled like a leopard's coat, a rare variety.

The Pimenta leopard Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small fruits mottled like a leopard's coat, a rare variety.

How to Sow Pimenta leopard

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow Pimenta leopard

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for Pimenta leopard

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Pimenta leopard

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Pimenta leopard

the fruits have an medium-high, with a very distinctive look heat level, suited to hot sauces for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of Pimenta leopard

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Pimenta leopard

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g