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Dried Nasetto Pepper

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[20,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Italian variety, small oval fruit, low heat, compact and productive plant.

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Dried Nasetto Pepper

Dried Nasetto pepper is a charming Italian variety, whose name ("little nose") comes from its shape, which closely resembles a puppy's little nose.

The Dried Nasetto Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is very small but sturdy: it reaches a maximum height of 40 centimeters and a diameter of 30 cm, shaped like a small bush full of oval green leaves.

How to Sow Dried Nasetto Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; thanks to its compact size it is very easy to manage from the earliest stages.

How to Grow Dried Nasetto Pepper

growing favors sun exposure during the most stable hours and periodic watering that avoids waterlogging, with soil rich in nutrients; it grows perfectly in pots and indoors.

Tips for Dried Nasetto Pepper

the oval-shaped fruits reach a maximum length of 2 centimeters and a diameter of 1.5 cm; they turn from green to red at full ripeness.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Nasetto 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 Nasetto Pepper

Nasetto has a low heat level, around 20,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: a mild variety, ideal dried and ground into powder or used to season light sauces.

Properties of Dried Nasetto Pepper

dried and containing a moderate amount of capsaicin, Nasetto also retains good amounts of carotenoids responsible for its vivid red color.

Nutritional Values of Dried Nasetto Pepper

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