Kashmiri
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 80-100 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
An Indian chile grown almost entirely for colour, giving deep red to curries and tandoori marinades with very little heat. The chile people reach for when they want the look without the burn.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 80-100 days | |
| Scoville heat | 1,000-2,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Ají Panca
100-130 days
- heirloom
Baklouti
80-95 days
- heirloom
Byadgi
80-110 days
- heirloom
Chile de Árbol
80-100 days
- heirloom
Choricero
80-95 days
- heirloom
Costeño Amarillo
80-100 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog