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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Chile V.2 pepper, lantern-shaped fruits with balanced heat.
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Dried Chile V.2 Pepper is the dried version of this pepper with a curious history, discovered by chance at a trade fair, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense.
The plant is medium-sized but very hardy, adapting well to container growing on balconies or indoors, and can reach about one meter in height; the fruits have a characteristic lantern shape, packed with seeds inside.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 24-27°C until germination, which usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.
Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 13°C. It prefers full sun or partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering and periodic fertilization.
The heat level is high (about 500,000 SHU), although the flavor is less pungent than one might expect: gloves are still recommended when handling the fruits.
It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.
The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Chile V.2 pepper, prized for its balanced flavor despite the high heat, is used ground into powder or flakes.