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[C. annuum] Chile de Arbol Velvet, medium-high, widely used dried in Mexican cuisine heat.
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Chile de Arbol Velvet Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with long, thin, red fruits, a Capsicum annuum variant of Chile de Arbol with velvety skin.
plant grows 60-100 cm and produces long, thin, red fruits, a Capsicum annuum variant of Chile de Arbol with velvety skin.
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 medium-high, widely used dried in Mexican 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.