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A fruity chilli species that deserves more recognition
Farmer's Weekly
|July 18-25, 2025
There are many different varieties within Capsicum baccatum, ranging widely in size, shape, colour, flavour, and potency
Although very popular in South America, where it originated, Capsicum baccatum is not planted widely in other countries. This species of chilli is also referred to as ají in Spanish, and is one of five domesticated chilli pepper species.
The species comes in various colours and a wide range of shapes. Some, such as the Bishop’s Crown variety, are rather ornamental and would make interesting additions to a flower garden. Typically, C. baccatum ranges from 30 000 to 60 000 Scoville heat units. It is the dominant species grown in Brazil.
The variety grown in South Africa was registered as 'Piquanté pepper'. It has been grown in Kenya, Zimbabwe, and some other countries for decades, and is also called 'pepperbells'.
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