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Jamaican Hot Red Seeds

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[C. chinense] Jamaican Hot Red, very high, with a fruity aroma typical of Jamaican cuisine heat.

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Jamaican Hot Red Seeds

Jamaican Hot Red Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with small, bonnet-shaped, red fruits, a Caribbean Capsicum chinense variety.

The Jamaican Hot red Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, bonnet-shaped, red fruits, a Caribbean Capsicum chinense variety.

How to Sow Jamaican Hot 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 Jamaican Hot 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 Jamaican Hot 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 Jamaican Hot 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 Jamaican Hot red

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

Properties of Jamaican Hot red

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

Nutritional Values of Jamaican Hot red

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