HP1037-10
85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to red when mature. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its aroma and flavor. In Peru, it is used fresh, chopped in sauces and aderezos to season traditional dishes such as tortilla de raya, arroz con pato, chinguirito, and others. It can also be eaten fresh with food or incorporated into various sauces and preparations. The peppers are very hot, grow upwards, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from the northern coast, especially the Lambayeque and Chiclayo regions, and the jungles of Peru. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 3093. A rare variety from Lima, Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 80,000.