{"product_id":"nasiona-papryki-capsicum-baccatum-var-baccatum","title":"Wild pepper seeds - Capsicum baccatum var. baccatum","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCapsicum baccatum var. baccatum\u003c\/strong\u003e – the wild form of ají\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe pepper known in South America before humans began selecting it. \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCapsicum baccatum var. baccatum\u003c\/strong\u003e is the wild ancestor of all cultivated ají peppers – a plant from Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay, preserved in gene banks under the numbers PI 260567 and CGN 23260. Small red berries with \u003cstrong\u003emedium\u003c\/strong\u003e heat, \u003cstrong\u003e10,000 – 30,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, a perennial shrub and a piece of pepper history in a single pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeat and flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe heat of wild baccatum ranges from \u003cstrong\u003e10,000 – 30,000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e – from twice the heat of a jalapeño to a level comparable to hotter serrano varieties. That is quite intense for such small fruits: a single berry can noticeably season an entire dish. Thanks to their small size and thin walls, the fruits dry and grind very well, producing an intense powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruit and plant appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe fruits of \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003evar. baccatum\u003c\/strong\u003e are small, round or slightly elongated berries measuring \u003cstrong\u003e1–2.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter, often with a flattened tip. They ripen from green to red. The leaves are small and smooth, noticeably smaller than those of cultivated varieties. The shrub grows to \u003cstrong\u003e90–150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in a pot it can be kept at around 60 cm tall after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eCapsicum baccatum var. baccatum is the wild form of the species from which cultivated ají peppers arose – botanically, var. pendulum. It grows naturally in Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. Gene banks preserve seed material of this form (PI 260567 in the USA, CGN 23260 in the Netherlands), making it available to breeders and collectors. This is a plant grown more for study and collection than for yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing requirements in temperate climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eDespite its tropical origins, wild baccatum performs surprisingly well in cooler, northern climates – the species Capsicum baccatum is known for its tolerance of cooler nights. From transplanting to the first ripe fruits takes \u003cstrong\u003e63–120 days or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on warmth and light. It is a perennial plant: after the season, it is worth pruning it and moving it to a bright room, as temperatures below \u003cstrong\u003e5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e damage it. The yield may be lower than that of cultivated varieties – this is the price of its wild character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCulinary uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe small, hot berries are best suited for drying and chili powders – once ground, they produce an intense red seasoning. They can also be added whole to oils, marinades and stocks. For many people, however, the main reason to grow it is its botanical value: it is a living specimen of an ají ancestor, ideal for pepper collections and educational gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54169608094024,"sku":"2848","price":3.4,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54169608126792,"sku":"2849","price":6.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":54169608159560,"sku":"2850","price":28.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54169608192328,"sku":"2851","price":47.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Projektbeznazwy.jpg?v=1790859367","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-papryki-capsicum-baccatum-var-baccatum","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}