Pepper Seeds - Dedo de Moca
Pepper Seeds - Dedo de Moca
Pepper Seeds - Dedo de Moca

Dedo de Moca Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Dedo de Moça Pepper Seeds

Grow authentic Dedo de Moça peppers from premium-quality seeds. This traditional Brazilian chili produces slender, bright red fruits with moderate heat and rich flavor, making it ideal for fresh use, sauces, marinades, pickling, drying, and a wide variety of culinary dishes.

Brazilian Heirloom Moderately Hot High Yield Excellent Culinary Pepper

Key Features

Traditional Brazilian Chili

Produces slender peppers prized for their balanced heat, rich aroma, and excellent culinary versatility.

Productive Plants

Compact, vigorous plants yield abundant peppers throughout the growing season under warm conditions.

Versatile Kitchen Favorite

Ideal for fresh cooking, homemade sauces, chili pastes, marinades, drying, and preserving.

Suitable for Gardens & Containers

Thrives in raised beds, vegetable gardens, greenhouses, and large patio containers with full sun.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 9–11 (Annual Elsewhere)
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Moderate
Mature Height 24–36 in
Harvest 80–100 Days
Heat Level 10,000–30,000 SHU

Specifications

Scientific Name Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum
Common Name (US) Dedo de Moça Pepper (Brazilian Finger Pepper)
Seed Type Vegetable Seed
Plant Type Tender Perennial (Usually Grown as an Annual)
USDA Zones 9–11
Planting Season Spring
Harvest Season Summer through Fall
Sowing Depth ¼ inch
Germination 10–21 Days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Rich, Well-Drained Soil
Watering Moderate
Mature Height 24–36 inches
Plant Spacing 18–24 inches

Growing Guide

Step 1: Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost in a warm seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Maintain warm soil temperatures and even moisture until germination occurs.
Step 3: Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed into fertile soil with full sun exposure.
Step 4: Harvest peppers when fully red for peak flavor. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production throughout the season.

Dedo de Moça Pepper Seeds

Enjoy abundant harvests of authentic Brazilian peppers that combine moderate heat, outstanding flavor, and exceptional versatility for fresh cooking, sauces, and traditional recipes.