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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 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 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.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.
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.
The heat level is high (about 200,000 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; avoiding wetting the foliage during watering reduces the risk of fungal disease.
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.