Capsicum chinense 'Limo'

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Chilli
Limo
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum chinense
Heirloom
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Hybrid
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Open pol
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Plant Data
Fruit colour: Green to red or yellow
Heat:
· · · · · 6 · · ·
Scoville heat units: 30,000 - 50,000
References: [1][2]

Limo is a chilli which is mainly grown and used on the northern coast of Peru. The fruit are 5-7cm (2-3in) long and grow on a vine-like plant. They mature from green to red or yellow (depending on the strain) in approximately 90 days. When dried, this Aji becomes tapered and wrinkled.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b Limo - Chile Pepper Database. The Chile Man. Retrieved: 2010-10-19.
  2. Hot Chile Peppers. Kitchen Garden Seeds. Retrieved: 2010-10-19.