About Lanka
Lanka is traditional Sri Lankan pepper. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Essential in Sri Lankan curries. The flavor beneath heat is distinctive. Used fresh and dried. Important in Sri Lankan cuisine. Very productive plants. The moderate heat suits Sri Lankan palate. Shows Sri Lankan pepper tradition. Cannot make authentic Sri Lankan food without it.
Flavor profile
Moderate heat
In the kitchen
Sri Lankan chili, curries
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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