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[Capsicum chinense] Dried King Naga Peach pepper, large fruity extreme-heat Naga variety.
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Dried King Naga Peach Pepper is the dried version of the peach variant of this SuperHot pepper originating from Southeast India and Bangladesh, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense and considered among the largest members of the Naga family.
The plant is very productive and vigorous, with sizeable fruits that turn a delicate pink-peach color at maturity, retaining the same intense heat as the original red variety.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which may take 3-4 weeks given the high heat of this genotype.
Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering without waterlogging and periodic potassium-rich fertilization during fruiting.
The heat level is extreme (700,000-800,000 SHU): gloves are essential when handling the fruits, carefully avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation; good air circulation reduces the risk of powdery mildew.
The very high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried King Naga Peach pepper, prized for its abundant yield and delicate fruity note alongside the extreme heat, is used ground into powder or flakes for very spicy sauces.