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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, also called "bishop's hat" for its distinctive shape, is a South American chili with a fruity, crisp flavor profile.
plant, of the species Capsicum baccatum, is quite large, about 80-120 centimeters tall, capable of producing 30-50 fruits per plant.
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.
growing requires full sun exposure, regular watering without waterlogging and soil rich in organic matter; the plant favors a warm climate with long summers.
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.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids, especially under protected cultivation.
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.
dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its moderate heat, it also retains good amounts of vitamin C and carotenoids.