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Dried Cherry Pepper

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[2,500-5,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Round cherry-shaped pepper, mild heat, classic stuffed with tuna in oil.

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Dried Cherry Pepper

Dried cherry pepper is a variety with a characteristic round shape resembling a cherry, enjoyed both fresh and preserved in oil.

The Dried Cherry Pepper Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, is compact and bushy, about 40-60 centimeters tall, highly productive and suited to container growing too.

How to Sow Dried Cherry 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 75-85 days from transplant.

How to Grow Dried Cherry Pepper

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

Tips for Dried Cherry Pepper

the round fruits, 2-4 cm in diameter, turn from green to vivid red at full ripeness, with fleshy walls suited for stuffing.

Diseases and Pests of Dried Cherry 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 Cherry Pepper

cherry pepper has a low-medium heat level, between 2,500 and 5,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: excellent dried and ground into powder, but traditionally stuffed with tuna and capers preserved in oil.

Properties of Dried Cherry Pepper

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

Nutritional Values of Dried Cherry Pepper

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