{"product_id":"dundicut-15-seeds","title":"Dundicut - 15 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDundicut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known in Pakistan as \u003cstrong\u003eLal Mirch\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a small hot pepper type associated with \u003cem\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e. It produces small \u003cstrong\u003eupright, teardrop-shaped fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally used dried as well. The flavour is \u003cstrong\u003efresh, complex and intensely hot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with heat reaching \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 000–40 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The plants are tall – around \u003cstrong\u003e150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDundicut\u003c\/strong\u003e is not actually a specific variety, but rather a \u003cstrong\u003epepper type\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Pakistan, Dundicut or Lal Mirch refers to small-fruited peppers originating from \u003cem\u003eC. frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eC. annuum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is small, teardrop-shaped and grows upright. It is particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003edrying\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dried peppers can become almost as small as raisins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dundicut\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lal Mirch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-fruited hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelated species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and traditional use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 000–40 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, teardrop-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, complex and intensely hot\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\u003e20 000–40 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHeat level: \u003cstrong\u003e20 000–40 000 Scoville\u003c\/strong\u003e. Interestingly, the flavour is described as fresh and complex, while the heat sensation is compared with \u003cstrong\u003eHabanero\u003c\/strong\u003e, even though the stated Scoville value is lower than is typical for Habanero.\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\u003eLocation:\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 in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for higher yields\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e around \u003cstrong\u003e150 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible to maintain a more compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the season, the plants can be moved into pots and placed on a bright windowsill, where they can continue fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts small size and strong flavour make Dundicut especially suitable for \u003cstrong\u003edrying and preparing hot seasonings\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be used in spicy sauces, curries, marinades, meat and vegetable dishes, or dried and ground into powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Dundicut peppers are often offered \u003cstrong\u003edried\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is one of the most distinctive characteristics of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🦜 Fun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of hot pepper is also used in \u003cstrong\u003eparrot food\u003c\/strong\u003e. Birds do not perceive capsaicin heat in the same way humans do.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For \u003cstrong\u003eDundicut\u003c\/strong\u003e, I would emphasise its \u003cstrong\u003esmall fruit, complex flavour and excellent drying qualities\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let the peppers reach full ripeness, then dry them whole – their small size makes drying relatively easy and allows convenient storage for later use as a hot seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115797823830,"sku":"208178","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/dandikat-dundicut-15-br-semena.webp?v=1787849820","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/dundicut-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}