Hortícolas de FrutoIntermediate to Advanced
Pimento Habanero
Capsicum chinense
Nome Científico
Capsicum chinense
Família
Solanaceae
Origem
Amazon basin, South America
Tipo
Annual (perennial in tropics)
90-120 days
Usos Culinários
Sabor: Intensely fruity, citrusy, with extreme heat (100,000-350,000 Scoville)
- Hot sauces and salsas
- Caribbean and Mexican cuisine
- Infused oils
- Spicy marinades
- Dehydrated for powder
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Semear ao Ar Livre
Not recommended
Colheita
AugustSeptemberOctober
Benefícios para a Saúde
- Very high in vitamin C
- Capsaicin for pain relief and metabolism
- May boost immune system
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Potential antimicrobial effects