{"product_id":"umbilicalatetum-7-pcs-seeds","title":"Umbillicatetum Seeds - 7 pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbillicatum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a wild hot pepper of the \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e species, described as a \u003cstrong\u003eprogenitor of all peppers with a characteristic lantern shape\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fruits ripen from green to \u003cstrong\u003ebright red\u003c\/strong\u003e and offer mild to moderate heat between \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 000 and 50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The plant grows vigorously in width, tolerates light cold spells and is especially interesting to collectors and enthusiasts of wild \u003cem\u003eCapsicum\u003c\/em\u003e forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUmbillicatum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis interesting not so much for extreme heat, but for \u003cstrong\u003eits wild origin and connection to lantern-shaped peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant develops into a broad bush and can tolerate some light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor more reliable overwintering, grow the plant as a \u003cstrong\u003econtainer plant\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be moved to a protected place. More substantial pruning is also appropriate before winter, as plants spread considerably in width.\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 Umbillicatum\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → bright red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium-hot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly branched and broad\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light cold spells \/ light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable in a pot in a protected place\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended before winter\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicated as the original wild form of lantern-shaped peppers.\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\u003e5 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe range is quite broad, from pleasantly spicy to noticeably hot fruits. We classify the pepper as \u003cstrong\u003emild to medium-hot\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an official range of \u003cstrong\u003e5 000–50 000 Scoville units\u003c\/strong\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\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\u003eGreenhouse:\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\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e broad and strongly branched\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended for size control and before overwintering.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA notable feature is its relatively good cold tolerance. Plants can tolerate \u003cstrong\u003elight frost\u003c\/strong\u003e, but for reliable winter protection they are best grown in pots and moved to a protected place.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Suitable for overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard annual cultivation of peppers in our climate, \u003cstrong\u003eUmbillicatum can be kept for the following season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBefore winter, the plant can be pruned, moved into a pot and placed somewhere protected from severe cold. This is particularly practical for this variety because plants naturally spread considerably in width.\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 fruits can be used fresh or added to \u003cstrong\u003ehot sauces, salsa, marinades and spicy dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to the wide range of \u003cstrong\u003e5 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e, assess the heat of the specific crop before using a larger quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e With \u003cstrong\u003eUmbillicatum\u003c\/strong\u003e, I would emphasise \u003cstrong\u003eits wild origin, connection to lantern-shaped peppers and potential for overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are the characteristics that truly distinguish the variety. 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