About Capsicum Flexuosum
Capsicum Flexuosum is rare wild species from Brazil. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers heat. Separate species from common five. The wild genetics are valuable for research. Tiny red fruits on flexible stems. Difficult to cultivate. Important for genetic diversity. Used in breeding programs. Shows biodiversity of Brazilian peppers. Essential for serious collectors and researchers.
Flavor profile
Hot heat
In the kitchen
Wild species, research
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 100-120 days
- Plant height
- 48-60 inches
Sources
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