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Dried Saltillo Pepper

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[25,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] South American variety, fruit growing in clusters, turning red at full ripeness.

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Dried Saltillo Pepper

Dried Saltillo pepper is a variety native to South America, known for the unusual growth of its fruits, which cluster in characteristic tufts.

The Dried Saltillo Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is an upright, deciduous, small shrub: it reaches a maximum height of 50 centimeters, with oval, dark-green leaves.

How to Sow Dried Saltillo Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; being a late-season variety, ripening takes longer than other varieties.

How to Grow Dried Saltillo Pepper

growing favors full sun or partial shade exposure and well-drained soil, with moderate watering; the plant grows slowly but steadily.

Tips for Dried Saltillo Pepper

the fruits are quite unusual, growing in clusters that start green and turn red at full ripeness, giving the plant a nice ornamental effect.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Saltillo Pepper

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

Uses and Curiosities of Dried Saltillo Pepper

Saltillo has a medium heat level, around 25,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, with a mild flavor: excellent dried and used whole, powdered or to season sauces.

Properties of Dried Saltillo Pepper

dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its heat, Saltillo also retains good amounts of carotenoids that give it its vivid red color.

Nutritional Values of Dried Saltillo Pepper

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