{"product_id":"aci-sivri-25-seeds","title":"Aci Sivri - 25 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAci Sivri\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e is a traditional Turkish hot pepper variety \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e, valued for its distinctive long, slender fruits and rich, complex flavour. The peppers reach around \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15–18 cm long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, have a slightly wrinkled surface and ripen from green to deep red. Their heat is substantial – approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e000–50 000 SHU on the Scoville scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, although individual fruits may be milder. In Turkey, Aci Sivri is traditionally harvested and eaten while still green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAci Sivri\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Turkish hot pepper variety that combines good heat with excellent flavour. Unlike varieties where the main focus is solely on heat intensity, Aci Sivri stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003erich, complex flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an interesting choice for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants grow vigorously and form numerous characteristic \u003cstrong\u003elong, narrow and slightly wrinkled peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–18 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are green at first and turn red when fully ripe. In Turkish culinary tradition, however, the peppers are most often harvested green, before reaching full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety's heat level is \u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The producer notes that natural variation is possible and occasionally milder fruits occur, but the characteristic flavour remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAci Sivri is suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003egreenhouse and outdoor cultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Greenhouse growing is recommended for higher yields. Seeds can be sown indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young plants are moved outdoors around the end of May, once the risk of low temperatures has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith more vigorous growth, plants can be \u003cstrong\u003etied to a support\u003c\/strong\u003e and, if desired, pruned to maintain a more compact shape. An interesting feature is that plants can be moved into pots in autumn and continue fruiting on a bright windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aci Sivri\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot pepper\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Turkish variety\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. \u003cstrong\u003e15–18 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and thin\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly wrinkled\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → red when ripe\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and complex\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green stage\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse and outdoor cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌡️ Pungency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU on the Scoville scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis places Aci Sivri among \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably hot varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intensity can vary between individual fruits; according to Vreeken's Zaden, milder peppers sometimes occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003ethe end of May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors or in a greenhouse\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor higher yields:\u003c\/strong\u003e greenhouse growing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAci Sivri can be used:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Fresh\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For Turkish and Mediterranean dishes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For pickling and preserves\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For cooking and roasting\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For drying and subsequent grinding\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• For seasoning various spicy dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, the fruits are harvested \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they can be left on the plant until fully red and ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003e25 Aci Sivri seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Aci Sivri indoors early enough and provide consistent warmth during germination. 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