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Hot Portugal 10 seeds
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Hot Portugal Pepper: Flavour, Size and Pleasant Heat
Hot Portugal is a traditional Capsicum annuum pepper appreciated for its balance of flavour, size and moderately gentle heat.
1. Plant and Fruit Characteristics
- Shape and Size: Long, elegant, slightly curved, conical peppers measuring approximately 12–20 cm, often with gentle surface wrinkles.
- Colour: The fruits develop from dark green to a bright, deep red when ripe.
- Plant: Strong, upright and productive, typically 60–90 cm tall; the hanging fruits grow beneath dense foliage.
2. Scoville Heat Rating
With mild to moderate heat, Hot Portugal is suitable for those who enjoy chili without overwhelming other flavours. It is usually rated at around 30,000 SHU.
3. Flavour and Culinary Uses
Versatile like cayenne, Hot Portugal is excellent in soups, chili dishes and stews, adding depth and warmth. It can also be sautéed with vegetables, roasted, used for seasoning or stuffed with grains, meat and cheese. Dried peppers can be crushed into chili flakes.
4. Growing
- Early harvest: Fast-growing and often matures earlier than many hot pepper varieties.
- Sun and Soil: Needs direct sunlight and well-drained soil.
- Yields: Produces abundant fruits throughout summer and autumn in mild or warm climates.
Hot Portugal – SHU 30.000. Pack of 10 selected seeds, with a sticker identifying the species, origin and heat level.
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Hot Portugal Pepper: Flavour, Size and Pleasant Heat
Hot Portugal is a traditional Capsicum annuum pepper appreciated for its balance of flavour, size and moderately gentle heat.
1. Plant and Fruit Characteristics
- Shape and Size: Long, elegant, slightly curved, conical peppers measuring approximately 12–20 cm, often with gentle surface wrinkles.
- Colour: The fruits develop from dark green to a bright, deep red when ripe.
- Plant: Strong, upright and productive, typically 60–90 cm tall; the hanging fruits grow beneath dense foliage.
2. Scoville Heat Rating
With mild to moderate heat, Hot Portugal is suitable for those who enjoy chili without overwhelming other flavours. It is usually rated at around 30,000 SHU.
3. Flavour and Culinary Uses
Versatile like cayenne, Hot Portugal is excellent in soups, chili dishes and stews, adding depth and warmth. It can also be sautéed with vegetables, roasted, used for seasoning or stuffed with grains, meat and cheese. Dried peppers can be crushed into chili flakes.
4. Growing
- Early harvest: Fast-growing and often matures earlier than many hot pepper varieties.
- Sun and Soil: Needs direct sunlight and well-drained soil.
- Yields: Produces abundant fruits throughout summer and autumn in mild or warm climates.