{"product_id":"inca-lost-15-seeds","title":"Inca Lost - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eInca Lost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Inca Lost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a traditional Peruvian hot-pepper variety (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) with a very old history. The small fruits reach \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, grow upright and ripen from green to deep red. With a heat level of \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–70 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, good flavour and excellent drying qualities, this variety is great for homemade spicy seasonings, sauces and hot dishes. It likely resembles an ancestor of the popular Asian \u003cstrong\u003eRawit\u003c\/strong\u003e peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInca Lost (Inca Lost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an interesting Peruvian variety combining old tradition, strong heat and practical small fruits. The peppers have a rounded tip and a distinctive upright position on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOne major advantage is the easy \u003cstrong\u003edrying of whole fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the harvest to be stored for winter and used gradually as whole dried chillies or ground hot seasoning.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inca Lost (Inca Lost)\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\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–70 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, with a rounded tip\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic and spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent suitability\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vreeken's describes it as resembling an ancestor of the popular Asian Rawit pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–70 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInca Lost offers \u003cstrong\u003eserious but not extreme heat\u003c\/strong\u003e. The range of 30 000 to 70 000 Scoville units places it well above a standard Jalapeño and makes it suitable for lovers of distinctly hot peppers.\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\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for higher yield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e taller plants can be tied to stakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible for a more compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, 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\u003eThe small size and easy drying make Inca Lost especially suitable for \u003cstrong\u003edrying whole fruits, hot seasonings, chilli flakes, spicy sauces, marinades, soups, and Asian or South American dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor this variety, drying is a particularly interesting use—the small fruits dry very easily and can be stored for use throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eAdvice from Urban Botaniks:\u003c\/strong\u003e With \u003cstrong\u003eInca Lost (Inca Lost)\u003c\/strong\u003e, I would highlight \u003cstrong\u003eits easy drying and old Peruvian origin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Let the fruits ripen fully red, then dry them whole. This lets you store them for a long time and, when needed, crush them into flakes or grind them just before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115779047766,"sku":"208230","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/inka-lost-inca-lost-15-br-semena.webp?v=1787849804","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/inca-lost-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}