{"product_id":"dedo-de-moca-pepper-seeds-pimenta-calabresa-capsicum-baccatum","title":"Dedo de Moca Pepper Seeds – Brazilian Pimenta Calabresa | Sweet-Heat Aji (Capsicum baccatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDedo de Moça — Portuguese for “Young Girl’s Finger” — is one of Brazil’s most beloved and widely used peppers, known across Southern Brazil as \u003cem\u003epimenta-calabresa\u003c\/em\u003e. This \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e produces elegant, slender pendant pods 2–4 inches (6 cm) long with thick skin and exceptionally juicy flesh. The flavor is outstanding: a sweet, fruity opening that transitions to peppery warmth before building to a clean, lingering heat of around 15,000 Scoville units that fills the entire mouth. Organic and open-pollinated, it is a staple of Brazilian churrascarias and home kitchens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum baccatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pimenta Calabresa, Dedo de Moça\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 inches (6 cm) long; slender, oblong, pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick-skinned, juicy interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet start → peppery → clean lingering heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — ~15,000 Scoville units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–20 inches; tall and slender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic | Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazilian churrasco, crushed flakes, hot sauce, salsas, drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 10–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost; space 12–18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater moderately; mulch 1–2 inches around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never touch eyes or sensitive areas. Lime juice may help relieve skin burn if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods reach full red color. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting. Excellent dried and crushed into flakes for Brazilian-style pimenta calabresa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"Sm PKT-10 Seeds","offer_id":28442618833,"sku":"P18256S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Packet-25 Seeds","offer_id":28442618897,"sku":"P18257S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":28442618961,"sku":"P18258S","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395290099898.jpg?v=1759502648","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-de\/products\/dedo-de-moca-pepper-seeds-pimenta-calabresa-capsicum-baccatum","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}