Chile de Arbol Velvet Seeds

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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

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.

The Chile de Arbol velvet Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces long, thin, red fruits, a Capsicum annuum variant of Chile de Arbol with velvety skin.

How to Sow Chile de Arbol velvet

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 Chile de Arbol velvet

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 Chile de Arbol velvet

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 Chile de Arbol velvet

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 Chile de Arbol velvet

the fruits have a medium-high, widely used dried in Mexican cuisine heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Chile de Arbol velvet

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

Nutritional Values of Chile de Arbol velvet

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