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[200,000-300,000 SHU] [C. Chinense] Habanero-type pepper, extreme heat with a fruity aftertaste.
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Dried Cancun pepper is a habanero-type chili, among the hottest varieties in existence, prized for its intense heat and the fruity aroma typical of the species.
plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, is bushy and compact, about 40-50 centimeters tall, highly productive and suited both to container and open-ground growing.
sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 25-28°C, with slower germination than other species; transplant after the last frosts, with fruits ripening in about 90 days.
growing requires warm, stable temperatures, full sun exposure and soil rich in organic matter, well-drained; Capsicum chinense favors tropical climates or long, hot summers.
the fruits, small and lantern-shaped like typical habaneros, turn from green to red or orange at full ripeness, with a thin, wrinkled wall.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids and spider mites, especially under protected cultivation.
Cancun has a very high heat level, which can reach 200,000-300,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, with a typical fruity aftertaste: excellent dried and ground into powder or used in small amounts for extremely hot sauces.
dried and very rich in capsaicin, responsible for its extreme heat, it also retains good amounts of carotenoids and vitamin C.