About Dedo de Moça
Dedo de Moça means lady’s finger from Brazil. Rating 5,000-15,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Slender red fruits resemble delicate fingers. Essential in Brazilian cuisine. The fruity baccatum flavor is excellent. Used fresh, dried, or in pastes. One of Brazil’s most important culinary peppers. The elegant shape is distinctive. Very productive plants. Shows Brazilian baccatum tradition.
Flavor profile
Mild to moderate heat
In the kitchen
Lady's finger, Brazilian cooking
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 80-90 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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