Plant Information

Common Name: CHILLI - PAPRIKA
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum

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R70.00

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Description

• Annual
• Paprika is a type of mild pepper that is dried, ground, and used as a spice.
• Hotness Scale: 2-7.
• Hardy annual with branched stems - can grow up to 50cm.
• Produces fruit that are 5-12cm long, depending on the strain.
• Their shape varies from pointed to tapering, and walls are usually thin.
• Some strains are more hot than others, but most are mild.
• There are great variability in the strains of paprika.
• From summer to autumn, fruits of varying degrees of maturity are found on the paprika plant because flowers are produced over a long period.
• Needs ful sun and regular watering.

Culinary Uses

• Use as a garnish, sprinkle on eggs, hors d'ouvres and salads for color.
• It can be incorporated in the flour dusting for chicken and other meats.
• Soups, stews, casseroles and vegetables.
• Paprika is an emulsifier and bonds temporarily with oil and vinegar to make a smooth mixture for a salad dressing.

Parts Used

• Red fruit - can be dried/ cured by placing peppers in mesh bags and hanging the bags up in a heated room or structure providing 130-150°F for 3 days to 1 week.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Tonic and antiseptic.
• Internally: Stimulates the circulatory (varicose veins and  poor circulation).
• Gastrointestinal detoxifier. 
• Externally: Sprains, arthritis, unbroken chilblains, neuralgia, lumbago and pleurisy -  a poultice will irritate the tissues, increasing blood supply to the area and reducing sensitivity to pain.

Other Uses

• Paprika can be used with henna to bring a reddish tint to hair when coloring it.
• Paprika powder can be added to henna powder when prepared at home.

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