About Malaguetinha
Malaguetinha is small Brazilian frutescens variety. Rating 60,000-100,000 SHU offers serious heat. Smaller than standard malagueta. The potent heat in small package. Used in Brazilian hot sauces. The frutescens flavor is distinctive. Important in regional Brazilian cuisine. Very productive plants. Shows size variation in Brazilian frutescens. Packs more heat than larger malagueta.
Flavor profile
Very hot
In the kitchen
Brazilian frutescens, sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 90-100 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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