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Peter Pepper Red Seeds

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[C. annuum] Peter Pepper Red, medium-high, with a very distinctive, recognizable shape heat.

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Peter Pepper Red Seeds

Peter Pepper Red Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with unusually shaped, anthropomorphic, red fruits, a curious Capsicum annuum variety.

The Peter Pepper red Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces unusually shaped, anthropomorphic, red fruits, a curious Capsicum annuum variety.

How to Sow Peter Pepper 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 Peter Pepper 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 Peter Pepper 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 Peter Pepper 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 Peter Pepper red

the fruits have a medium-high, with a very distinctive, recognizable shape heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of Peter Pepper red

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

Nutritional Values of Peter Pepper red

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