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[30,000-50,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Small conical multicolor fruits, ornamental Italian variety.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a lack of phosphorus and potassium can cause flower and fruit drop; steady but moderate fertilizing and good drainage prevent the main issues.
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.
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.