{"product_id":"puerto-rican-red-15-pcs","title":"Puertorican Red - 15 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuertorican Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a very hot and aromatic pepper of the species \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e, originating from \u003cstrong\u003ePuerto Rico\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruits are small, red and have a distinctive shape between a \u003cstrong\u003eteardrop and a lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring around \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long. They stand out for their highly prized \u003cstrong\u003earomatic, citrusy flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e and substantial heat of \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e150 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, comparable to Habanero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003ePuertorican Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a variety for fans of very hot peppers who seek not only pungency, but also rich aroma. The small red fruits combine a distinctive citrus note with intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts origin in \u003cstrong\u003ePuerto Rico\u003c\/strong\u003e and the characteristic aroma of \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e make it an interesting choice for hot sauces, salsa and Caribbean recipes. Its heat is comparable to \u003cstrong\u003eAdjuma\/Habanero\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 \u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003ePuertorican Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puerto Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between teardrop-shaped and lantern-shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipe fruit colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic, with citrus notes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparable to Adjuma \/ Habanero\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse or outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possible to maintain a compact form.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003ePuertorican Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003every hot pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e. The official product information states \u003cstrong\u003e150 000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its flavour and heat are compared to those of \u003cstrong\u003eAdjuma\/Habanero\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen handling the fruits, it is advisable to use gloves and avoid contact with the eyes and sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 recommended for higher yields\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e tall plants can be tied to stakes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible to obtain a more compact plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. On a bright windowsill, they can continue fruiting after the outdoor season ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIts intense heat and citrus aroma make Puertorican Red especially suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Homemade hot sauces\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Caribbean sauces and marinades\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drying\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Hot spices and blends\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a relatively small amount is needed to give a dish strong heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115846615382,"sku":"209281","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/semena-ot-lyuti-chushki-sort-puertorikansko-cherveno-puertorican-red-15-br.webp?v=1787849863","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/puerto-rican-red-15-pcs","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}