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Dried Big Mustard Mama Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Big Mustard Mama pepper, ornamental hot chili with mustard-yellow elongated pods.

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Dried Big Mustard Mama Pepper

Dried Big Mustard Mama Pepper is the dried version of the mustard-colored variant of this ornamental pepper belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, recognizable by elongated fruits that turn an intense yellow-ochre at maturity.

The Big Mustard Mama Plant

The plant has a compact, productive habit, with tapered fruits that turn from green to mustard yellow at full maturity, clearly visible against the dark foliage.

How to Sow Big Mustard Mama

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 Big Mustard Mama

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

Heat Level and Care Tips for Big Mustard Mama

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

Diseases and Pests of Big Mustard Mama

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

Properties and Uses of Big Mustard Mama

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic properties and supports metabolism. Dried Big Mustard Mama pepper, with an intense, fruity flavor with sweeter notes than the red variant, is used as powder or in hot sauces.

Nutritional Values of Big Mustard Mama (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 142 mg
  • Potassium: 319 mg