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[5,000-30,000 SHU] [C. Baccatum] Orange bishop's hat-shaped chili, stays vivid orange at ripeness.
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Dried Bishop's Crown Orange pepper is an orange variant of the famous "bishop's hat", which keeps this vivid color even at full ripeness, without turning red.
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, are about 4 cm wide and ripen from light green to vivid orange in 90-100 days.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids, especially under protected cultivation.
Bishop's Crown Orange 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 responsible for its orange color.