Hot Pepper BULLET JALAPENO
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| Crop remark: |
A strong vigorous open pollinated plant that is highly adapted to many growing areas. Produces large bullet-like hot fruits with excellent grade-out quality ideal for local and export market
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| Growing areas: |
Low to high attitudes |
| Seed rate/ acre: |
120g |
| Approx seed per gram: |
120 seeds |
| Spacing: |
60 x 45 cm |
Growth habit and branching:
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Erect with intermediate branching |
| Maturity: |
75 - 80 days after transplanting |
| Plant traits: |
Bullet shaped fruits | Green - Red on maturity |
Fruit size:
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Medium short (7.5 - 9 cm) with 3 - 4 cm diameter |
| Average fruit weight: |
7 - 10 g |
| Fruit Shape at pedicel attachment: |
Trancate |
| Pungency: |
Highly pungent |
| Yield Potential: |
8 - 10 tons / acre |
| Disease resistance / Tolerance: |
Powdery Mildew and Leaf spot |
| 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 |
Available pack sizes:
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Kadogo (2 g), 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250g |
