The Fidalgo Roxa is a beautiful and rare Brazilian heirloom pepper with purple-to-peach-colored fruits that are typically small and lantern-shaped, ripening from a dark purple to a vibrant pink or orange. This Capsicum chinense variety has a fruity, sweet, and mildly spicy flavor, with a heat level often described as moderate, falling between 10,000 and 60,000 Scoville units. The compact and bushy plants are highly productive, making them excellent for containers and small spaces.
Appearance & Features
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Fruit Color:Starts as a dark or blackish-purple and ripens to a peach or pink color with purple overtones.
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Shape & Size:Small, lantern-shaped or acorn-like, often wrinkly, and measures around 3-5 cm long.
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Plant Characteristics:Bushy, compact plants growing about 60-90 cm tall, with purple-tinged foliage and stems.
Flavor & Use
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Flavor Profile:A mix of sweet and fruity with notes of lemon and sometimes a floral or aromatic complexity.
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Heat Level:Moderate, ranging from 10,000 to 60,000 Scoville heat units, though some sources suggest higher.
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Culinary Uses:Delicious fresh, ideal for fruity salsas, sauces, jams, or for drying to season dishes.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.