{"product_id":"isot-pepper-urfa-biber-10-pcs-seeds","title":"Isot pepper (Urfa Biber) - 10 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrfa Biber (Urfa Biber)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a traditional Turkish hot pepper (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) from the region of \u003cstrong\u003eUrfa, Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its unusually rich, \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, lightly smoky and delicately sweet flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits change from deep red to a very dark, almost \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003eblack\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003epurple\u003c\/span\u003e colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is especially prized after traditional drying, when it develops its characteristic deep aroma. Excellent for kebabs, meat, stews, sauces and even combinations with \u003cstrong\u003echocolate and coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUrfa Biber (Urfa Biber)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a pepper in which aroma is just as important as heat. After harvesting, the fruits are traditionally \u003cstrong\u003esun-dried during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e and covered at night to \"sweat\". This process contributes to its characteristic dark colour and complex sweet-smoky flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety ripens in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e and is most often used dried and crushed into flakes. Interestingly, besides savoury recipes, Urfa Biber is also used in desserts, especially in combination with chocolate and coffee.\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\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urfa Biber (Urfa Biber)\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\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Urfa region, Turkey\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\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red → dark red → almost black-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, warm, lightly smoky and delicately sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-height plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers warm conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun-drying followed by \"sweating\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain form of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried and crushed into flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meat, kebabs, stews, sauces, chocolate and coffee.\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\u003e15 000–30 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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:\u003c\/strong\u003e January – April\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenhouse planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for a higher yield\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–90 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e taller plants can be tied up\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors to a bright place, where they may continue fruiting.\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\u003eUrfa Biber is especially popular in \u003cstrong\u003eTurkish cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an excellent addition to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ekebabs and grilled meat;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003elamb and beef;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003estews and slow-cooked dishes;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003evegetables and sauces;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003espicy marinades;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003echocolate desserts;\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ecoffee and coffee desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eheat, sweetness and a lightly smoky character\u003c\/strong\u003e means it can be used as a complex seasoning rather than simply to add heat. Its growing use in sweet recipes with chocolate and coffee is also noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eAdvice from Urban Botaniks:\u003c\/strong\u003e With \u003cstrong\u003eUrfa Biber (Urfa Biber)\u003c\/strong\u003e, I would place the main emphasis on \u003cstrong\u003ethe traditional drying method and complex sweet-smoky flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than on the Scoville value alone. 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