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[C. annuum] Calabrian Chili Black, high, a staple of spicy Calabrian cuisine heat.
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Calabrian Chili Black Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with elongated, dark red, almost black fruits when ripe, a Capsicum annuum variant of Calabrian tradition.
plant grows 60-100 cm and produces elongated, dark red, almost black fruits when ripe, a Capsicum annuum variant of Calabrian tradition.
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.
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.
it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.
it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.
the fruits have a high, a staple of spicy Calabrian cuisine heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.