{"product_id":"cheiro-roxa","title":"Cheiro Roxa","description":"\u003cp\u003eCheiro Roxa, meaning “purple fragrance”, is a Brazilian chilli with small, squat pods that are dark purple and lighten to a purple-pink as they ripen. It is very aromatic, with a fruity, floral flavour and a bright heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants grow about 90 cm tall and are heavily loaded with small pods, making them attractive enough for a flower bed. It has a long history of use in Brazilian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 35–45 cm (14–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in containers at least 30 cm deep\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Usually not needed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods are tiny, about 2.5 cm, and squat or slightly flattened. They ripen from dark purple to a lighter, almost translucent purple-pink; harvest when the colour has lightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Hot (60,000–80,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: Well suited for: containers, ornamental beds and cooks who value aroma as much as heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288496418987,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/cheiro-roxa-pepper-cutout_f6f54ad1-baf1-4a3a-87f2-717588667e2e.jpg?v=1792198798","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/cheiro-roxa","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}