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[2,000-5,000 SHU] [C. Annuum] Traditional Calabrian dried pepper, sun-dried in garlands, medium-low heat.
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Dried Naso di Cane pepper is the dried version of this native Calabrian variety, named for the elongated, curved shape of its fruit, traditionally strung into garlands and sun-dried.
plant, of the species Capsicum annuum, has a branched, tree-like shape, low and compact, generally not exceeding 60-100 centimeters in height.
sowing should be done between February and March in a protected seedbed, transplanting in the field between April and June once night temperatures stably exceed 12-15°C.
growing prefers fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position, as is traditional along the Calabrian Ionian coast; also suited to container growing.
once harvested between July and October, the fruits are traditionally strung into garlands and hung to dry in the sun and air, following the old Calabrian farming custom.
waterlogging, which favors root rot, must be prevented, along with monitoring for aphids and red spider mites, controllable with natural garlic or nettle macerates.
Naso di Cane has a medium-low heat level, between 2,000 and 5,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: once dried, it is crumbled or ground into powder to season soups, pasta, legumes and roasts following Calabrian tradition.
dried and rich in capsaicin, responsible for its manageable heat, it also retains good amounts of vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.