{"product_id":"35-graines-de-piment-kashmiri","title":"35 Kashmiri Chili Seeds (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashmiri pepper, \u003cem\u003eKashmiri mirch\u003c\/em\u003e: in Indian cuisine, it holds a special place. It is not used to burn but to dye—it is what gives tandoori chicken and rogan josh their deep red color without making the dish inedible. A mild variety whose entire value lies in its color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense red:\u003c\/strong\u003e its richness in pigments makes it an outstanding natural coloring agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild:\u003c\/strong\u003e only 1,000 to 2,000 Scoville units—a light heat, accessible to everyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin, wrinkled fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 8 cm, with relatively thin skin that dries easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is when dried and ground that it truly comes into its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough mild, it contains capsaicin: avoid touching your eyes after handling it and wash your hands with soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen grinding the dried fruits, protect yourself: chili dust irritates the eyes and respiratory tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun and warmth, in a sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, loose, and well-drained, enriched with compost. It does not tolerate stagnant water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to April under cover\u003c\/strong\u003e or indoors, at \u003cstrong\u003e20-25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e—below 18 °C, the seeds will not germinate. Allow 2 to 3 weeks for germination. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant into the ground when nighttime temperatures stay above 12 °C, spacing plants 50 cm apart. Unlike tomatoes, \u003cstrong\u003edo not bury the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e: a buried crown will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base, without overwatering. Mulch to maintain soil moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the pot indoors before frost: the pepper is perennial and will grow again the following spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the fruits to turn completely red on the plant: with this variety, full ripeness is \u003cstrong\u003ecrucial for the intensity of the color\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is its main appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry them strung into a garland in a dry, well-ventilated place, away from direct light—the sun fades the pigments. Grind them once they are brittle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt naturally forms an Indian garden bed with \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/300-graines-de-coriandre-plantes-aromatique-jardins-fleurs-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecoriander\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-basilic-sacre-tulsi\"\u003eholy basil tulsi\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid growing it after tomatoes or eggplants. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts white flowers are visited by bees and bumblebees all summer long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little-distributed, reproducible variety in Europe, its cultivation broadens the diversity of the vegetable garden. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/graines-rares-insolites-a-cultiver\"\u003erare and unusual seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried and ground in curries, tandooris, marinades, and sauces. It produces a beautiful red color without the heat—very useful for cooking spicy dishes without the burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen a fully red fruit, remove the seeds, rinse them, and dry them flat. Beware: peppers cross-pollinate easily. Isolate your seed plant if you are also growing hot varieties, otherwise their heat may appear in your offspring. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne volcanoes, we choose reproducible, non-hybrid varieties, tested for their germination rate, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief: to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of Indian curries, without the burn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205558407501,"sku":"3760335362675","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/11zon_piment-kashmiri-photo-realiste-fond-blanc.webp?v=1727086205","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/35-graines-de-piment-kashmiri","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}