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Crusco Pepper Seeds
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[Capsicum annuum] Seeds of Crusco pepper, Basilicata's traditional dried sweet pepper, thin-fleshed and famous for its crispy fried garlands.
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- Crusco Pepper
- The Crusco Pepper Plant
- How to Sow Crusco Pepper
- How to Grow Crusco Pepper
- Tips for Growing Crusco Pepper
- Diseases and Pests of Crusco Pepper
- Properties of Crusco Pepper
- Nutritional Values of Crusco Pepper (per 100 g)
Crusco Pepper
Crusco pepper, also called the "red gold" of Basilicata, is a traditional product typical of this Italian region, recognized as a traditional agri-food product (PAT). It is a dried sweet pepper with thin flesh and an intense flavor, with no heat at all.
The Crusco pepper Plant
Botanically it is a Capsicum annuum, part of the Solanaceae family. Crusco production generally uses the Senise pepper variety, prized for its thin flesh and low water content, traits that make it ideal for drying.
The fruits are pointed or slightly curved in shape, with a color ranging from green to purplish red at full maturity.
How to Sow Crusco pepper
Sowing takes place in a seedbed in late winter-early spring, burying the seeds about 0.5-1 cm deep, in a warm, protected environment. Transplanting into the field takes place in spring, once the risk of late frosts has passed.
How to Grow Crusco pepper
It favors fertile, well-drained, medium-textured soil in the sunny hillside conditions typical of Basilicata. Harvest takes place between July and August, once the fruits have reached full maturity.
After harvesting, the peppers are laid out on cloths in shaded, dry places for a few days, then tied with string into traditional garlands called "serte" and dried outdoors during summer.
Tips for Growing Crusco pepper
Watering should be kept regular during growth, reducing it as harvest approaches to favor a lower water content in the flesh, essential for good drying. The garlands are traditionally hung on windows, balconies and house walls.
Diseases and Pests of Crusco pepper
Common pests include aphids and thrips, while fungal diseases such as grey mould and rot are favored by excess humidity during growth and storage.
Properties of Crusco pepper
Once dried and briefly fried in oil, the crusco pepper becomes crispy and is crumbled to season traditional Lucanian dishes such as pasta, salt cod and many other regional recipes, adding a distinctive sweet, intense flavor.
Nutritional Values of Crusco pepper (per 100 g, fresh)
- Calories: 31 kcal
- Protein: 1.0 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.0 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Vitamin C: 190 mg
- Potassium: 211 mg