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Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

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[25,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Italian variety, curved claw-shaped fruit, low heat with a sweet aftertaste.

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Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

Dried Dragon's Claw pepper is an Italian variety whose name comes from the curved, pointed shape of its fruits, resembling the claw of a fire-breathing dragon.

The Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is small and well suited to container growing: it reaches a maximum height of 50 centimeters, with a bushy, leafy shape.

How to Sow Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; the plant produces purple flowers, about a couple per node.

How to Grow Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

growing requires direct sun exposure and regular watering that avoids waterlogging; the plant is quite prolific when grown correctly.

Tips for Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

the fruits, very fleshy and rich in placenta, reach a maximum length of 4 centimeters and a diameter of 1.5 cm, with an elongated, conical, curved shape; they turn from light green to deep red at full ripeness.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids, especially under protected or container cultivation.

Uses and Curiosities of Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

Dragon's Claw has a low heat level, around 25,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, with a pleasant sweet aftertaste: ideal for those who love heat but can't tolerate extreme temperatures, excellent dried and ground into powder or flakes.

Properties of Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

dried and containing capsaicin, though in modest amounts given its low heat, Dragon's Claw retains a good content of carotenoids responsible for its bright red color.

Nutritional Values of Dried Dragon's Claw Pepper

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