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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 is a very rare heirloom chili, famous for its curious and unmistakable shape, typical of East Texas and Louisiana.
plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is bushy and compact, about 50-70 centimeters tall, also suited to container growing.
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.
growing requires full sun exposure and regular watering without waterlogging, with soil rich in organic matter and well-drained.
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.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids, especially under protected or container cultivation.
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.
dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its bold heat, it also retains good amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants.