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Dried Habanero Red Long Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Habanero Red Long pepper, elongated fruity red Habanero variant.

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Dried Habanero Red Long Pepper

Dried Habanero Red Long Pepper is a well-known Capsicum chinense variant of the classic Habanero Red, differing mainly in the noticeably more elongated shape of its fruits.

The Habanero Red Long Plant

The plant is very tall, reaching up to 110 cm in height, with a multi-stem, upright habit; the green ovate leaves reach 15 cm in length. The fruits, wrinkled and with an elongated lantern shape, turn from green to red at maturity.

How to Sow Habanero Red Long

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.

How to Grow Habanero Red Long

Transplant from April to June, once temperatures start to rise steadily. It prefers full sun, permeable fertile soil, with a stake to support the stem given the plant's height.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Habanero Red Long

The heat level is high (about 300,000-400,000 SHU): gloves are essential when handling the fruits, carefully avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Habanero Red Long

It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly; avoiding wetting the foliage during watering reduces the risk of fungal disease.

Properties and Uses of Habanero Red Long

The high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Habanero Red Long pepper, prized for the fruity flavor typical of the Habanero family, is used ground into powder or flakes for very spicy sauces.

Nutritional Values of Habanero Red Long (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 143 mg
  • Potassium: 322 mg