Hot Pepper ‘Tunisian Baklouti’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
This pepper variety is quite rare but becoming very popular these days. This is the traditional cooking pepper from the North African country of Tunisia on the famed Barbary coast of Africa. In old times, people used to consider it as the ‘breadbasket’ of the Roman Empire. People admire this pepper for its unique hot flavor which does not suppress the taste of other ingredients in food. Similar in size to most large New Mexico varieties at 6" in length, but with lots more flavor and heat! Fruits have a good, fruity flavor and an interesting combination of sweet and spice that make them popular for hot sauces and eating fresh. Used in dishes with couscous and a traditional chili paste called Harissa that is used in North Africa and Arab countries as a condiment. Great for roasting, stuffing, or making savory sauces. The Tunisian Baklouti chili plants can get over 3 feet tall and are very productive. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 1,000 - 5,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting |