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Dried Adorno Pepper

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[30,000-50,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Small conical multicolor fruits, ornamental Italian variety.

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dried Adorno pepper

The dried Adorno pepper is a versatile Italian variety, prized both for cooking and as an ornamental plant thanks to its small, multicolored conical fruits.

The dried Adorno pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is compact with green-purple leaves, anthocyanic stems and flowers; in pots it stays under 60 cm, but in open ground it can reach up to 2 meters in height.

How to Sow dried Adorno pepper

sowing should be done between February and March, in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts. Fruits ripen in about 60-80 days.

How to Grow dried Adorno pepper

growing favors fine to medium-textured soil, rich in nutrients and well-drained, with a pH between 7 and 7.5; the plant does not tolerate water stress or waterlogging.

Tips for dried Adorno pepper

the small conical fruits, about 1-2 cm long and facing upward, turn from dark green to purple and then to bright red at full ripeness, offering great ornamental impact.

Diseases and Pests of dried Adorno pepper

a lack of phosphorus and potassium can cause flower and fruit drop; steady but moderate fertilizing and good drainage prevent the main issues.

Uses and Curiosities of dried Adorno pepper

Adorno has a medium-high heat level, between 30,000 and 50,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. Excellent dried and ground into powder or sauce, with a fruity, enveloping heat.

Properties of dried Adorno pepper

like all dried hot peppers, Adorno is rich in capsaicin, responsible for its heat, as well as a good amount of vitamin C and anthocyanins in its purple tissues.

Nutritional Values of dried Adorno pepper

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