Shata Baladi - 15 pcs. seeds

Shata Baladi combines serious but well-balanced heat with a pleasant fruity character. In Egypt, this type of pepper is widely used to produce chili powder , which is one of the most suitable uses for home-grown fruits.

The plant is compact, with short branches, and reaches about 60 cm. This makes it a practical choice not only for the garden and greenhouse, but also for a terrace or balcony , where it can be grown in a suitable pot.

Characteristics of the variety

• Bulgarian name: Shata Baladi
• Original name: Shata Baladi
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Origin: Egypt
• Hotness: 20,000–25,000 SHU
• Taste: Pleasantly fruity
• Height: about 60 cm
• Growth: Compact, with short branches
• Fruit position: Upright
• Maximum length: about 4 cm
• Maximum width: about 2.5 cm
• Suitable for pot: Yes
• Main application: Drying and production of chili powder.

🔥 Anger

20,000–25,000 SHU

This is a strong enough spiciness for a distinct effect in sauces and condiments, but the variety remains far from the extreme spiciness of Habanero and superhot peppers.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Sowing location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Planting in a greenhouse: recommended for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Height: about 60 cm
Growing in a pot: very suitable.

Taller plants can be tied or pruned to a more compact shape. In the fall, the plants can be moved to pots and continue fruiting on a bright windowsill.

🌶️ Suitable for homemade chili powder

This is one of the most characteristic features of Shata Baladi . We note that Egyptian pepper is widely used to produce chili powder .

Once ripe, the fruits can be well dried and ground. The fruity character of the variety adds more flavor to the spice, rather than it offering only spiciness.

🍴 Culinary app

Apart from chili powder, Shata Baladi can be used for hot sauces, marinades, soups, stews and various spicy dishes .