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Dried Sex Bomb Pepper

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[30,000 SHU] Cayenne variant with larger, elongated red pods. Excellent fresh or dried.

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dried Sex Bomb pepper

The dried Sex Bomb pepper is a selected variant of the classic Cayenne, developed to produce larger fruits than the original while keeping its characteristic intense red color and elongated shape typical of this pepper group.

The dried Sex Bomb pepper Plant

plant belongs to the species Capsicum annuum and keeps the vigorous, upright habit typical of Cayenne varieties, with thin, elongated pods hanging numerous from the branches.

How to Sow dried Sex Bomb pepper

sowing should be done between February and March, in a seedbed at about 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts. Fruits reach full ripeness in about 80-90 days from transplanting.

How to Grow dried Sex Bomb pepper

growing favors full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil. Like other Cayenne varieties, it is highly productive and adapts well both to open-field growing and large containers.

Tips for dried Sex Bomb pepper

thanks to its larger fruit size compared to the classic Cayenne, Sex Bomb is particularly suited for those wanting abundant harvests for drying, reducing the number of fruits needed to get the same amount of dried flesh.

Diseases and Pests of dried Sex Bomb pepper

generally resistant, it can occasionally be affected by aphids and red spider mites, especially under protected cultivation. Good air circulation between plants helps prevent the main fungal issues.

Uses and Curiosities of dried Sex Bomb pepper

Sex Bomb reaches a medium-high heat level, estimated around 30,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, in line with the classic Cayenne. Excellent both fresh and dried, ground into traditional cayenne pepper or used in flakes to flavor sauces and preserves.

Properties of dried Sex Bomb pepper

like all hot peppers, dried Sex Bomb is rich in capsaicin, the compound responsible for its heat and with rubefacient properties stimulating circulation, as well as good amounts of vitamin C.

Nutritional Values of dried Sex Bomb pepper

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.6 g
  • Fat: 0.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g