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Dried Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense hybrid, F2] Dried Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach pepper, black-to-peach Brazilian variant.

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Dried Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach Pepper

Dried Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach Pepper is an F2 variant of the Pimenta da Neyde (a Capsicum chinense hybrid), originally from Brazil, differing from the parent variety in the peach color of its ripe fruits, which are also slightly wider.

The Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach Plant

The plant is large, with numerous hanging fruits; the branches have an unusual black color, a chromatic mutation inherited from the mother plant, and the young leaves are very dark, gradually lightening over time. The fruits start out coal-black and then shift dramatically to peach color at full maturity.

How to Sow Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach

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 Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach

Transplant from April to June, once temperatures start to rise steadily. It adapts well to the Italian climate, like the parent variety, and is resistant to common pests and diseases.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach

The heat level is high (about 200,000 SHU): gloves are essential when handling the fruits, carefully avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach

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 Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach

The high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach pepper, prized for the fruity flavor typical of the variety, is used ground into powder or flakes for spicy jams and sauces.

Nutritional Values of Pimenta da Neyde Big Peach (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