Maras Biber Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Kahramanmara? (Maras), Turkey

Description

Maras Biber is a traditional Turkish chilli pepper grown primarily for drying and flake production. It is best known as the source of Maras pepper flakes, widely used in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Fruits are long and slender, typically harvested red and then sun-dried before being crushed into flakes. The heat is mild to medium, with a rich, slightly sweet and smoky flavour, especially when dried.

Plants are reliable producers and well suited to warm growing conditions.

Phenotype

• Plant habit: Upright, bushy

• Plant height: Approx. 60–90 cm

• Foliage: Green

• Flowers: White

• Pod shape: Long, slender, slightly curved

• Pod size: Approx. 10–15 cm

• Pod colour: Green → deep red when ripe

• Wall thickness: Thin

• Productivity: Good

Heat & Flavour

• Heat level: Mild to medium

• Flavour profile: Sweet, earthy, slightly smoky (especially when dried)

(No SHU value stated; heat varies with growing conditions and drying method.)

Culinary Uses

• Drying and flake production

• Turkish and Middle Eastern dishes

• Seasoning meats, vegetables, and sauces

Key Features

• Traditional Turkish chilli variety

• Ideal for drying and making chilli flakes

• Mild to medium heat

• Rich, aromatic flavour

• Pack contains 10 seeds

Growing Notes

• Germinate at 20–28 °C

• Prefers warm, sunny conditions

• Suitable for outdoor growing in warm climates or greenhouse

• Harvest fully red for drying

Important Note

Maras Biber is a regional cultivated variety. Flavour intensity and heat can vary depending on climate, harvest time, and drying method.