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Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

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[5,000-30,000 SHU] [C. Baccatum] South American chili, three-lobed flying-saucer shape, fruity flavor.

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Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

Dried Bishop's Crown pepper, also called "bishop's hat" for its distinctive shape, is a South American chili with a fruity, crisp flavor profile.

The Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum baccatum, is quite large, about 80-120 centimeters tall, capable of producing 30-50 fruits per plant.

How to Sow Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

sowing should be done between February and March in a seedbed at 24-28°C, with the slow germination typical of the baccatum species; transplant after the last frosts.

How to Grow Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

growing requires full sun exposure, regular watering without waterlogging and soil rich in organic matter; the plant favors a warm climate with long summers.

Tips for Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

the fruits, with a typical three-lobed shape resembling a bishop's mitre or a flying saucer, are about 4 cm wide and ripen from light green to red in 90-100 days.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

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

Uses and Curiosities of Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

Bishop's Crown has a medium heat level, between 5,000 and 30,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, concentrated mostly in the central flesh while the "wings" are sweet: excellent dried and ground into powder for citrus-flavored seasonings.

Properties of Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

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

Nutritional Values of Dried Bishop's Crown Pepper

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