Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000 - 50,000 SHU (estimates)
Capsicum Annuum
The "Dagger Pod" is a hot cayenne chili pepper that grows to 4-5 inches long by 1/2 to 3/4 inches wide. It is a long, thin, and pointy, somewhat resembling a dagger - pendant shaped.
It is a thin fleshed pepper that starts off green and matures to a vibrant red.
It is a mid season pepper, producing pods in 70-80 days.
I personally grew these peppers in my garden and can vouch that, yes, it is a very prolific plant producing many, many pods.
Cooking With Dagger Pod Cayenne Peppers
Use the dagger pod as you would use any cayenne chili pepper. I love them for making hot sauces or for drying and grinding into vibrant powders and seasoning blends.
See How to Dehydrate Chili Pepper to Make Powders.
Try this Homemade Cayenne Pepper Sauce Recipe or this Homemade Cayenne Powder Recipe.
Learn more about cayenne peppers here.
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