Elongated Red Favilla Pepper Seeds

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[Capsicum annuum] Seeds of Elongated Red Favilla pepper, a hardy medium-long variety with consistent yield and thick sweet flesh.

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Elongated Red Favilla Pepper

Elongated Red Favilla pepper is a medium-long fruit variety, successfully tested in varietal trials for industrial processing, valued for good earliness and consistent productivity. At full maturity it turns bright red.

The Elongated Red Favilla pepper Plant

Botanically it is a Capsicum annuum, part of the Solanaceae family. The plant is hardy, with good fruit-set capacity and reliable production even in intensive cultivation aimed at both the fresh market and processing.

The fruits have a regular, elongated shape, with good flesh thickness and uniform sizing throughout the production cycle.

How to Sow Elongated Red Favilla pepper

Sowing takes place in a heated seedbed, burying the seeds about 0.5-1 cm deep, keeping temperatures steady between 24 and 26 degrees. Transplanting into the field generally takes place between April and June, once the risk of late frosts has passed.

How to Grow Elongated Red Favilla pepper

It favors fertile, medium-textured, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is a hardy, reliable variety, suited to both direct sale of fresh produce and industrial processing, thanks to its consistent yield and fruit quality.

Harvest can take place either at the green stage or at full red maturity, depending on the intended commercial use.

Tips for Growing Elongated Red Favilla pepper

Watering should be kept regular and consistent throughout the growing cycle, avoiding fluctuations that can cause fruit cracking. Balanced fertilization favors the development of uniformly sized, high-quality fruits.

Diseases and Pests of Elongated Red Favilla pepper

Common pests include aphids, thrips and red spider mite, favored by hot, dry weather. Fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and root rot should be prevented with proper watering management and crop rotation.

Properties of Elongated Red Favilla pepper

The fruits of this pepper are rich in vitamin C, particularly high at full red maturity, as well as lycopene and natural antioxidants. Thanks to its thick, sweet flesh, it is well suited both to fresh consumption and cooked dishes or preserves.

Nutritional Values of Elongated Red Favilla pepper (per 100 g)

  • 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