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Turco Lungo Powder

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[Capsicum annuum] Ground Turco lungo pepper powder, low heat, from unusually long chili pods.

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Turco Lungo Powder

Turco lungo powder comes from a variety similar to Cayenne but much larger, prized for the remarkable length of its pods. It's made by drying ripe pods and grinding them fine.

The Turco Lungo Powder Plant

The Capsicum annuum plant has a tree-like habit and can reach 1.2-1.5 metres in height, producing abundant very long pods.

How to Sow Turco Lungo Powder

Seeds for pod production are started indoors from February to March, transplanting once night temperatures stay reliably above 15°C.

How to Grow Turco Lungo Powder

Growing requires full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering, with potassium-rich feeding during fruiting to boost yield.

Tips for Turco Lungo Powder

Pods, which can grow continuously almost to touch the ground, should be picked at full ripeness, once they turn dark red, and dried quickly.

Diseases and Pests of Turco Lungo Powder

Like other Capsicum varieties it can suffer from aphids, whitefly and root rot in overly wet soil; good drainage prevents most issues.

Uses and Curiosities of Turco Lungo Powder

Turco lungo powder has a low heat level (about 30,000 SHU), tasty and versatile, suited to seasoning any everyday dish.

Properties of Turco Lungo Powder

Rich in capsaicin, it has thermogenic and digestive-stimulating properties, plus vitamin C and antioxidants preserved through drying.

Nutritional Values of Turco Lungo Powder

  • Calories: about 282 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 35 g