Bullet Chilli Fresno
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| Crop Remark: | Vigorous medium growing plant adaptable to many growing areas. Produces medium large hot bullet chilli with excellent grade-out quality ideal for local and export markets |
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| Growing areas: | Low to high attitudes |
| Seed rate/ acre: | 125 g |
| Approx seed per gram: | 120 seeds |
| Spacing: | 60 cm x 45 cm |
| Growth habit and branching: |
Erect with dense branching |
| Maturity: | 75 - 80 days after transplanting |
| Fruit Shape: |
Elongate / Triangular with slightly pointed blosson end |
| Fruit Colour: |
Dark green to shinny deep red |
| Fruit Size: |
Medium long (5.5 - 9 cm) with 2 - 3.5 cm diameter |
| Average fruit weight: | 5 - 7 g |
| Fruit Shape at Pedicel attachment: | Cordate |
| Pungency: | Medium pungent |
| Yield Potential: | 6 - 8 tons / acre |
| Diseases: | Notable resistance to powdry mildew and leaf spot diseases |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo (1gm), 5g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 100gm, 250gm & 500gm |
| Usage: | Used as spice in variety of foods and drinks. Used as a local anesthetic in cream and lotion |
| Health Benefits: | Excellent source of Vitamins C & B, contains significant amount of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium and Riblflavin. Has prevetive and therapeutic properties for many ailments |