One of the hottest peppers of its kind !. The ribbed fruit has a beautiful chocolate brown color at maturity hence its name. It measures about 5 cm. Unique and rich flavor, it is of great value for sauces, barbecues, marinades and other spicy dishes.
Harvest 90-100 days. It should be sowed from January to April, 0,5-1 cm deep in a soil rich in organic matter. With a distance between plants of approximately 40cm and temperatures between 25-28ºC.
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Botanical name | Capsicum chinense |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Climate Zone | Warm areas |
Germination (in days) | 8-15 |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Edible |
Planting distance | 40 |
Seeds per gram | 170 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Type | Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |