Description
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: MildThe Panca Chile is the second most common variety in Peru and is grown mainly near the coast. It is also known as Brown. The plant is white flowering and can grow up to 3ft in a single season. The pods are large measuring 4 to 6 inches long and 1 to 1 1/2 inches across, have medium thick flesh with a berry flavour and smokey overtones. They mature from green to a deep rich brown in approximately 85 days.. Its aromatic taste makes it superb raw in salsas or salads. 1,000-1,500 Scoville units
