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Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

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[30,000-50,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] World's longest chili pepper, cayenne-type, 30+ cm curved fruits.

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Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn pepper is an heirloom Cayenne variety famous for producing the longest fruits in the world, capable of exceeding 30 centimeters.

The Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is vigorous and tall, about 70-100 centimeters high, highly productive with sturdy branches needed to support the extremely long fruits.

How to Sow Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn 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 85-95 days from transplant.

How to Grow Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

growing requires full sun exposure, regular watering without waterlogging and solid staking, given the exceptional size of the fruits.

Tips for Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

the thin, curved horn-shaped fruits can exceed 30 centimeters in length, turning from green to red at full ripeness.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

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

Uses and Curiosities of Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

Thunder Mountain Longhorn has a medium-high heat level, typical of cayenne peppers, around 30,000-50,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: excellent dried and ground into powder, and ideal for decorative strings given its size.

Properties of Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

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

Nutritional Values of Dried Thunder Mountain Longhorn Pepper

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