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A professional variety with oval, elongated fruits and intense red pigmentation inside and out. High tolerance to viral diseases, suited to both greenhouse and open-field growing.
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The Red Diablo Bull's Horn Pepper is a professional variety with oval, rather elongated, large fruits, showing intense red pigmentation both on the outer skin and in the inner flesh. The flesh is thick and firm, with a bold flavor suited to both fresh eating and cooking.
Its botanical name is Capsicum annuum, belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is a leading variety of medium vigor, with short internodes and fruits that stay uniform in shape and size even on the upper trusses, valued for its excellent fruit set.
Fruits reach sizes of 25 x 5-7 cm and show strong tolerance to the main viral diseases, a trait that makes this variety especially reliable even on challenging soils.
Sowing takes place in a protected seedbed from January to March, keeping a constant temperature around 20-22°C to encourage even germination. Transplanting outdoors, into pots or in a greenhouse takes place in April-May, once the risk of late frosts has passed.
The Red Diablo Bull's Horn Pepper grows well both in greenhouses and in open fields, adapting even to challenging soils thanks to its good hardiness. It still prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny position sheltered from wind.
Being a rich and highly productive plant, periodic nitrogen fertilization right after the first fruits set is recommended, along with staking to support the weight of the crop.
Harvest can take place either while fruits are still green or once they reach full ripeness for the characteristic bright red color. The continuous production of this variety makes it suited to long growing cycles, with staggered harvests throughout the season.
Thanks to its strong tolerance to the main viral diseases (including tomato spotted wilt virus), this variety is more resistant than other bull's horn selections. It is still worth monitoring for aphids and red spider mites, controllable with natural garlic or nettle macerates, and ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot.
The Red Diablo Bull's Horn Pepper is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, with a good potassium content and low calorie count, making it a valuable food for a balanced diet.