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Machu Picchu Seeds
10 seeds of a brown pepper from Peru
The taste is full and slightly smoky, reminiscent of dark chocolate, with a spicy finish. The fruit ripens to deep brown.
Full description
We grow hot peppers on 1.6 hectares in Bulgaria. Our guide tells you how to sow them.
Description
Machu Picchu Hot Pepper Seeds – A Chocolate Temptation with a Peruvian Soul
Machu Picchu is a unique hot pepper variety from Peru, distinguished by its dark brown color, rich aroma and moderate heat – a true gourmet experience for connoisseurs.
Key characteristics:
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Color: ripens from dark green to a deep chocolate brown
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Shape: elongated, slightly wrinkled – 8-10 cm long
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Heat: moderate – around 10,000 to 30,000 SHU
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Flavor: full, deep and slightly smoky – reminiscent of dark chocolate with a spicy finish
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Plant: compact, about 60-90 cm tall, also suitable for pots
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Harvest: abundant – pods highly prized for drying and seasonings
Culinary uses:
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Ideal for drying and grinding into powder – the result is aromatic and full of flavor
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Great for spicy sauces, curries, stews and meat dishes
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A wonderful choice for homemade chili blends with a milder, fuller, "earthy" profile
Why choose Machu Picchu peppers?
🔸 An unusual chocolate-brown color that makes your harvest one of a kind
🔸 A balance of aroma, flavor and moderate heat
🔸 Easy to grow in a pot or in the garden
🔸 Great for drying, sauces and gourmet seasonings
🔸 High yield from a sturdy, compact plant
The Machu Picchu variety will bring exotic flair, style and depth to any garden and kitchen. This is the pepper for those who want something different – beautiful, delicious and full of character.
Contents: 10 seeds
- Heat
- 4 on the 1-10++ scale
Origin and packaging
Packet of 10 seeds
Delivery and returns
We deliver with Box Now, Econt or Speedy: to a locker, an office or your address. Delivery to a Box Now locker is €1.99; with Econt and Speedy the price depends on the weight and the address. If anything arrives broken, write to us and we'll send a new one.
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