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Chupetinho Red Seeds

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[C. chinense] Chupetinho Red, very high, with a very intense fruity aroma heat.

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Chupetinho Red Seeds

Chupetinho Red Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with small, rounded, bright red fruits, a Brazilian Capsicum chinense variant shaped like a lollipop.

The Chupetinho red Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, rounded, bright red fruits, a Brazilian Capsicum chinense variant shaped like a lollipop.

How to Sow Chupetinho red

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 Chupetinho red

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 Chupetinho red

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 Chupetinho red

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 Chupetinho red

the fruits have a very high, with a very intense fruity aroma heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Chupetinho red

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

Nutritional Values of Chupetinho red

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