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Bishop's Crown Seeds

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[C. baccatum] Bishop's Crown, medium-high, with a fruity, citrusy aroma heat.

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Bishop's Crown Seeds

Bishop's Crown Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum baccatum, with small, bell-shaped fruits with side points, red in color, a curious Capsicum baccatum variety.

The Bishop's crown Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces small, bell-shaped fruits with side points, red in color, a curious Capsicum baccatum variety.

How to Sow Bishop's crown

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 Bishop's crown

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 Bishop's crown

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 Bishop's crown

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 Bishop's crown

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

Properties of Bishop's crown

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

Nutritional Values of Bishop's crown

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