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Dried Testa Rossa Drax Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Testa Rossa Drax pepper, super-hot scorpion-type chili with bumpy red pods.

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Dried Testa Rossa Drax Pepper

Dried Testa Rossa Drax Pepper is the dried version of a pepper belonging to the Drax group, super-hot crosses of Capsicum chinense, characterized by bumpy pods with the typical scorpion shape and bright red color at maturity.

The Testa Rossa Drax Plant

The plant is vigorous, with small, wrinkled, bumpy fruits, often ending in a small curved tail typical of scorpion varieties. At maturity they turn a bright red color.

How to Sow Testa Rossa Drax

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C: Capsicum chinense germination usually takes 2-4 weeks.

How to Grow Testa Rossa Drax

Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering and periodic fertilization.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Testa Rossa Drax

The heat level is very high: disposable gloves are essential when handling the fruits, avoiding any contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Testa Rossa Drax

Like other Capsicum chinense, it can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.

Properties and Uses of Testa Rossa Drax

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried Testa Rossa Drax pepper, with an intense, fruity flavor, is used as powder or as a base for extremely hot sauces.

Nutritional Values of Testa Rossa Drax (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 144 mg
  • Potassium: 320 mg