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Health Benefits
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These spicy chillies contain capsaicin, the compound responsible for their heat. Capsaicin is known to support metabolism, stimulate fat burning, and may help regulate appetite when included in regular meals.
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Capsaicin also helps improve blood flow and can support lower blood pressure when consumed in moderation. Combined with its vitamin-rich profile, Long Cretan Chillies contribute to overall cardiovascular health.
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Rich in immune-boosting vitamins, this chilli supports healthy skin, respiratory health, and your body’s natural defences. Vitamin C aids collagen production while vitamin A helps fight off infection.
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Regular intake of hot chillies like this Cretan variety may help reduce inflammation and provide mild, natural pain-relieving effects. Used in traditional diets for both flavour and wellness, it’s a spicy powerhouse in the kitchen.
Additional Information
This spicy pepper is a fantastic variety prized for its thick flesh and versatility in cooking and flavour!
Awesome when roasted whole and makes a great addition to quick fried dishes.
They grow long and fairly thin and will fully ripen orange/red, but are best harvested yellow and about 8-10 inches
Like most peppers they thrive in warm weather so plant out after last frost in spring.
They are hungry plants so prepare well composted and nutrient dense soil for best results with regular summer feeds once established and flowering.
Plants will grow about 60-80cm tall and 40cm wide and wont need more than 50-60cm space between.