Dedo de Moca Pepper Seeds

Dedo de Moça Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a traditional Brazilian heirloom whose name means "Lady's Finger," referring to its long, slender shape. This productive variety produces elegant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red, offering a rich, fruity flavor with a pleasant medium heat. A staple in Brazilian cuisine, Dedo de Moça is prized for its versatility in fresh cooking, sauces, and drying.

Why Grow Dedo de Moça?
Authentic Brazilian heirloom. Produces long, slender peppers with rich, fruity flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for sauces, grilling, drying, and authentic South American cuisine. Easy to grow and highly productive.

Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Rich, slightly fruity flavor with a smooth, lingering heat that enhances recipes without overpowering them. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, marinades, grilling, stir-fries, chili, drying, and traditional Brazilian dishes. Fully ripe peppers develop their fullest flavor and brightest color.

Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest peppers green for a milder flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for maximum sweetness, color, and heat.

Seedman Notes
Dedo de Moça is one of Brazil's best-loved peppers because it strikes an excellent balance between flavor and heat. It's hot enough to add excitement to a dish without overwhelming it, making it a wonderful everyday pepper for gardeners who enjoy cooking as much as growing.

Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 4–5" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Brazilian Cooking, Sauces & Drying