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[25,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Mexican variety, long thin mouse-tail-shaped fruits, medium to low heat.
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Dried Chile de Arbol Velvet is a highly appreciated Mexican variety, mainly grown in Mexico, with long, thin fruits that resemble a mouse tail.
plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, produces slender elongated pods that turn from green to bright red at full ripeness, keeping the velvety look typical of the variety.
sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; fruits ripen in about 90 days from transplant.
growing favors well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with full sun exposure; the plant also adapts well to container growing.
the thin, elongated pods should be picked once fully red and can be dried whole, keeping a good color even after drying.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids and spider mites, especially under protected cultivation.
Chile de Arbol Velvet has a medium to low heat level, around 25,000 SHU on the Scoville scale. Ideal dried and used whole, powdered or in flakes to season sauces, soups and Mexican dishes.
like other Capsicum annuum peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, responsible for its heat, and carotenoids, which give it its characteristic deep red color.