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Chili Cultivation: Advanced Guide for Successful Growth

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Chili pepper cultivation is an agricultural tradition deeply rooted in various cultures, and its economic importance continues to rise thanks to global demand for its varied culinary uses. As we saw in the first part, the genus Capsicum encompasses an astonishing diversity of species and varieties, each with its own particularities in terms of flavor, …

Phenological Stages of Chili Pepper: A Detailed Timeline to Maximize Harvest in Latin America

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Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.) cultivation is an essential component of agriculture and gastronomy in Latin America. A thorough understanding of its phenological stages allows farmers to optimize management practices, anticipate the plant’s needs, and ultimately achieve abundant and high-quality harvests. In this second part, we will delve deeper into the physiology of each phenological stage …

Watermelon with Tajín chili inside?

DALL·E 2024 08 22 17.03.06 A hyper realistic image of an uncut whole watermelon with a close up focus on a Tajín label attached to it. The watermelon is round and has a typical

Sorry to Tell You, But Watermelons with Tajín Inside Don’t Exist. The watermelon with a Tajín label is a concept that emerged on social media, especially on platforms like TikTok, where images and videos went viral showing watermelons with labels indicating they were “seasoned” with Tajín on the inside. Tajín is a well-known brand for …

Diseases of Chili in Postharvest.

Diseases of Chile in Postharvest

Mexico is the first exporter of green chili worldwide. It is a product with a worldwide presence, this is a crop originating in Mexico and constitutes one of the important products in Mexican agriculture. Generally, its fruit is marketed fresh for direct consumption or as raw material for industrial processing (SIAP, 2018). The postharvest handling …