Aci Sivri
A Turkish heirloom Cayenne type. Each plant can produce up to fifty 5 to 9 in long shiny crimson pods which are often curled and twisted. The pungency is notoriously inconsistent as pods can range from mildly pungent to burning hot. The pods start pale green before maturing to crimson in 90 days. One for Indian cooking connoisseurs. Fruit position color and shape can be mixed.
Capsicum: Annuum
Origin: Turkey
Type: Cayenne
PI: 167061
Scoville units: 10,000-85,000
Type: cayenne
Taste: can range from mildly pungent to burning hot
Uses: drying, pickling, powder
Fruit color & size: green > red, 5">6"
Fruit position & shape: pendant, mixed, elongate
Plant height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Maturity: 80 days
Habit: tree-like, sturdy
Germ. time: 2-6 weeks @ 75-90°
