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Dried 7 Pot White Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried 7 Pot White pepper, super-hot Trinidad chili with cream-white bumpy pods.

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Dried 7 Pot White Pepper

Dried 7 Pot White Pepper is the dried version of the white variant of the famous 7 Pot peppers, super-hot chilies native to Trinidad and belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, with bumpy fruits that turn a cream-ivory color at maturity.

The 7 Pot White Plant

The plant is vigorous, with irregular, wrinkled fruits that remain white-cream colored even at full maturity, a distinctive trait compared to other 7 Pot varieties.

How to Sow 7 Pot White

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 7 Pot White

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 7 Pot White

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

Diseases and Pests of 7 Pot White

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 7 Pot White

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried 7 Pot White pepper, with an intense flavor and fruity notes, is used as powder or as a base for very hot sauces.

Nutritional Values of 7 Pot White (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