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Dried Jalahot Pepper

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[8,000-10,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Extra-hot jalapeno selection, thick-walled fruit, bolder heat than standard.

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Dried Jalahot Pepper

Dried Jalahot pepper is a particularly spicy jalapeno selection, developed for those who want the typical jalapeno flavor with a bolder heat.

The Dried Jalahot Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is bushy and sturdy, about 60-90 centimeters tall, highly productive even in pots.

How to Sow Dried Jalahot Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 22-26°C, transplanting after the last frosts; fruits ripen in about 75-85 days from transplant.

How to Grow Dried Jalahot Pepper

growing requires full sun exposure and regular watering without waterlogging, with soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.

Tips for Dried Jalahot Pepper

the elongated, thick-walled fruits are usually picked green, though they can ripen to red, keeping a hotter kick than the standard jalapeno.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Jalahot 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 Jalahot Pepper

Jalahot has a medium-high heat level, higher than the standard jalapeno and close to 8,000-10,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: excellent dried and smoked or ground into powder for bold sauces.

Properties of Dried Jalahot Pepper

dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its intense heat, it also retains good amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Nutritional Values of Dried Jalahot Pepper

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