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[10,000-23,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Rare heirloom chili with a distinctive wrinkled shape, hotter than jalapeno.

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Dried Peter Pepper

Dried Peter Pepper is a very rare heirloom chili, famous for its curious and unmistakable shape, typical of East Texas and Louisiana.

The Dried Peter Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is bushy and compact, about 50-70 centimeters tall, also suited to container growing.

How to Sow Dried Peter 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 80-90 days from transplant.

How to Grow Dried Peter Pepper

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

Tips for Dried Peter Pepper

the fruits, 8-10 cm long and 2.5-4 cm wide, have a wrinkled shape with a rounded tip and a characteristic cleft, turning from green to red or yellow depending on the strain.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Peter 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 Peter Pepper

Peter Pepper has a medium-high heat level, between 10,000 and 23,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, hotter than jalapeno: excellent dried and ground into powder or used for sauces and pickling.

Properties of Dried Peter Pepper

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

Nutritional Values of Dried Peter Pepper

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