{"product_id":"cola-de-rata-15-seeds","title":"Cola de Rata - 15 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCola de Rata (Cola de Rata)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as\u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRat’s Tail (Rat’s Tail)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color:#B22222;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChile de Arbol (Chile de Arbol)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a vigorous hot pepper \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e with slender \u003cstrong\u003ered fruits about 10 cm long and 1 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant reaches \u003cstrong\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and develops thick, strong, woody stems, hence the name “Chile de Arbol” – \u003cstrong\u003e“tree-like chilli”\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heat is substantial – \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(178, 34, 34);\"\u003eCola de Rata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \/ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(178, 34, 34);\"\u003eRat’s Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(178, 34, 34);\"\u003eChile de Arbol\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by its elongated red fruits and strong, almost tree-like growth. The peppers ripen relatively slowly and the variety loves warmth, so \u003cstrong\u003ea greenhouse is the safest choice\u003c\/strong\u003e for a good, fully ripe harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cola de Rata (Cola de Rata)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rat’s Tail (Rat’s Tail) \/ Chile de Arbol (Chile de Arbol)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e about \u003cstrong\u003e1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about \u003cstrong\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous and upright\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, strong and woody\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth-loving variety with a longer ripening period\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003every hot pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering considerably more heat than Jalapeño. \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:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e in a greenhouse or outdoors around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended location:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003egreenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, due to the need for warmth and the long ripening period\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to \u003cstrong\u003e120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e taller plants can be tied to stakes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible for a more compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and continue fruiting on a bright windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Drying and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe thin fruits are particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003edrying\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traditionally, they are strung together and left to dry, after which they can be stored whole or ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFructele uscate sunt excelente pentru \u003cstrong\u003echilli flakes, hot powder, sauces, marinades, soups and spicy dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. For this variety, drying is one of the most interesting uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For \u003cstrong\u003eRat’s Tail \/ Cola de Rata \/ Chile de Arbol\u003c\/strong\u003e we emphasise \u003cstrong\u003ethe thin 10-centimetre fruits, vigorous tree-like growth and excellent suitability for drying\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide the warmest, sunniest possible location and, if possible, use a greenhouse—the variety has a \u003cstrong\u003elonger ripening period\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is especially important during our shorter warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115748245846,"sku":"209295","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/kola-de-rata-cola-de-rata-15-br-semena.webp?v=1787849775","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/cola-de-rata-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}