Really great video! I cannot believe you went through all that just to make this video for us - but I love it. The de-seeding would have killed me dead and turned me off peppers forever. :)
hah, thanks. I put in the effort because I had to se-seed them for the seed business anyways. Making the video just added an element of fun to the otherwise torturous activity.
@@smallislandgardener I'm guessing the seed business benefits from this? Always wondered how people's time can be worth the effort of selling the seeds.
One year I said screw saving my habanero seeds. I dehydrated the seeds and all. I wanted to see if they were cooked to death so I planted about 10 random seeds. 9 out of 10 grew!
I'm not gonna lie.. proving the internet wrong was a huge motivation. It's hard to see reputable sources regurgitate this nonsense. I had lots of fun though.
Watching this a year later after it was posting cuz I just grew my first plant. But I guess they cost as much as someone is willing to pay =] yet I heard the flavor or better for the spice level. I look forward to having them and sharing with friends.
Highest average culinary powder I could find was $40USD for 0.7oz. This comes out to only a bit over $2k per kg for seedless powder. For the work involved and possible losses, risks, investment.....not high enough a profit to be sustainable- even on a "boutique" scale in my opinion.
those that pay those high prices arent folks that buy powder xD its fine dining restaurants.. especially with multiple restaurants, that buy these.. and like with peppercorns and stuff - DO NOT BUY POWDER :D Those high class buyers pay prices like that for whole, dried fruits with stems on, because if you remove the stem or even make a powder out of it (if not instantly used) will cause the aromatics to go bye-bye. Which ultimately makes it useless. its like those "smoked paprika" powders.. they basically taste like dust and maybe add some spice to it, but you wont taste a difference really and still paid for that sh*t xD
@@TheCovenant2I hate dishes that are made with powdered spices. Some of them are good, but I always prefer dishes made with fresh spices. I only like powdered chili on chips like takis.
thanks! yes, its a beautiful plant. it's 3 years old in this video, and lives inside and outside the greenhouse during the growing season, depending on temperature, and inside a heated greenhouse in the winter, jus to keep the space above 0ºC.
I'm just curious, though. The total weight of seedless powder is one thing but selling the seeds is another. Just say that on average you get 10 seeds per pepper. That's 11,340 seeds that most companies are asking $4 for 10 seeds(your company). That's $4536, right? Now you said that you'd need 28 plants, right? That $4536 is for one plant. Now times 28 = $127,008. Now this is the sale of the seeds only for 28 plants to get 1 kilo of pepper dust. That is a lot of money, brother. Just another way to look at it. Not expensive for you, and it isn't for me to buy 10 seeds. It does add up to one profitable plant. $4536 per plant to be exact. Really good video! I liked it.
hah, you found me out 😅. yes, seeds are valuable, and I take full advantage of that fact. however, this varieties seed price is similar to other varieties and species, so it's not an indicator of charapita peppers selling for high prices.
ive done this for too many years to care, and wet weight had no relevance in the experiment. with everything else I had to do, I wasn't looking to add any unnecessary steps.
Just found your channel after ordering my Aji Charipitas yesterday. I wish i had known about your seed besiness id have ordered from you. But i did like and sub. Look forward to more content from you.
It use to be apparently but despite this myth, these peppers are extremely nice to eat, packed of flavours with a moderate heat...if i can say. I invite any one who love peppers to try to grow these plants. Rob from 7 pot club wouldn't deny me. :)
The thing with it being that expensive is basically just the Area - not many really grow them here overseas, just about a few, where only one or two are big enough to sell them in high counts - this, the temperature/weather sensibility in most other places + the work connected to it (hand-harvest) all adds up to it. It is still considered the most expensive chili in the world, yet ofcourse it is not in every part of the world.. its like with safran, people in areas where its grown.. they use that for every damn dish.. whilst in other parts of the world 0,1g costs about $2 or whatever :D Here in Germany/Middle Europe its pretty hard to find those in high quality and quantity for commercial use (like fine dining and all that stuff etc) so ofcourse those who grow them in quantities make the price :D (Just made it to the end of the video: Yes, there are some people here that actually sold them for this high of a price, it probably went down a bit now, was a few years back.. but they still make a living out of it xD As mentioned, it all depends on the area you grow and sell it in :D and ofcourse the quality... as mentioned in the following section: S-Tier fruits, dried whole with stem on :D) Also, please do not remove the stem before drying x.x thats one of the essentials - those customers like fine dining etc actually dont take them without the stem on anymore, because the stem is keeping the flavor inside.. its like with peppercorns.. if you break them they lose their aromatics straight away :D (And ofcourse powder is way cheaper cause of the reason I just mentioned, everyone that wants the taste to be there, doesn't buy powder)
I've tried growing these for 2 years now, the plant grew to 3 inches and stayed alive at that height for 8 months. I eventually ripped it off. What's your process for growing this finicky pepper?
21:18 you don't even have specialized equipment to grow and process it. A lot of the more serious commercial growers will have machines that can sow 100+ seeds per minute, maybe have machines for planting the seedlings into the ground, and I'm sure there are machines to de-stem and de-seed the fruits too. I highly doubt the paprika powder you can buy for $3 at the grocery store is processed by hand, and I'm sure similar processing equipment could be used for these differently shaped peppers.
yeah, all the more to prove my point. the supposed price is totally absurd, and I haven't heard of anyone actually paying it. this rumour got way out of hand.
very interesting education and I got a lot of knowledge from your videos. ☺️ sorry, permission to ask, if i want to sell the Harvest, where do go..? i'm from Indonesia and here there is no marketplace it. please guide sir.. 🙏
There's seller in Singapore at 110SGD for 100g, nobody is buying because the price is absurd. For that price you can buy 5 different types of tasty powder and mix together into a unique flavor profile that even Aji charapita don't have. That myth is just nonsense
Now I like some spicy peppers but I prefer them in small amounts incorporated into a dish either raw and seedless or roasted and seedless. Some of my favorites are Habanero, Naga Jolikia and even though it's mild Poblano 🙂...
You'd probably love datil peppers too. Habanero hot with a touch of citrus fruitiness in a small yellow pepper on an extremely productive plant. Mine never stopped producing through the winter. I made jelly out of them.
Hello m8 ! What kind of soil u use ?! I have 3 plants of aji , planted them this year from seed in march …. Now they grew and I’m wondering if I have to change the soil next year … thx
I really love small chillies. Price depends on what people want to pay - fools exist. Thank you for this video. Inspiring and maybe this is something I try next year. Thanks!
Hahahaha funny story. I watched this video after someone posted it to a gardening Facebook page I’m part of. I decided even if it isn’t worth a fortune, I still wanted to try it. So I went to buy seeds, and ended up buying them from your Etsy page without realizing. 😂 great seeds by the way. My first sprout popped up within like 8 hours. I’ve never had that happen. LOL
25k$ per Kg Aji Charapita powder mythbusted, thx for the work :) But what is the most expensive Pepper then? That Aji Charapita is way cheaper then people think still doesnt proof its not the most expensive one.
Realistically, nobody will ever know. I know Japan has a market for "perfect" fruits and vegetables; some costing hundreds of dollars or more. considering this, all it takes is just one person who's desperate and rich enough to pay $50k for a bell pepper.
Question: Does just letting the peppers dry (without a dehydrator) also cause the germination rate to decrease? You are making a point about how to, and NOT to, save seeds for a good germination rate, but I am not sure I am drawing the correct conclusion from your extensive seed saving experience. Do you get the best germination rate by harvesting the seeds before the peppers have dried at all (or is it "higher" heat, like 120F/49C, from overnight dehydration, that degrades the seeds)?
@@smallislandgardener no one's gonna buy your 80k bell pepper. At the pepper shop where I buy my fresh peppers, Aji Charapita costs €4,13 for 50grams. The same price as gost peppers, trinidad scorpîons and big mustard mama. The only more expensive pepper in thes particular shop is the carolina reaper at €4,62 for 50 grams.
Wow!!! What an interesting experiment!!! Just because you worked so hard to creat the video and to gather all the information and for your time I’d like to purchase seeds for the pepper from you and not the local dude selling them for $4 cad😁 Kindly let me know where and how I can buy them. Your new fun from Niagara Canada Oksana🌺
The link to my seed shop is posted somewhere on my page, but thanks for bringing it to my attention that it isn't obvious. my website is smallislandseedco.com but I've been selling from my Etsy shop for a couple years, so it's more established. that link is www.etsy.com/ca/shop/smallislandseedco
@@smallislandgardener wow great variety of things on your etsy page, I have a question I was looking at the bb habanero that you sell and it really looks like the aji charapita , whats the difference?
I mean if you look at cherries they aren’t that expensive on a small scale but if you have a field of high yield it’s not going to take long to get a high amount there’s also likely easier ways to harvest
Liked and subscribed. I really like this video and thank you for your efforts. However, I have one wish that I hope you will grant, next time weigh the fruit both with and without the stems before you process them.
It’s said you must live in the right market for this price or any high price - 4 Star Michelin chefs/ restaurants are said to seek out these peppers for specialty dishes. Not sure if there is truth beyond that.
thank you, and I agree. the hiatus has been too long for personal reasons, but I'm back at it, and will be making videos full time soon. a new video goes out tomorrow.
You have now explained that it is not worth $ 25,000 / kg, but you have not confirmed the statement "is NOT The Worlds Most Expensive Pepper"! your headline and the video therefore don't quite match. even if the kg is only worth $ 5000 it can still be the most expensive! which one is more expensive?
I understand what you're saying. this video was made to show how easy it is to process the pods. Basic economics proves that 4 1/2 days worth of easy labour isn't going to earn someone $25k. Chiltepins are harder to pick, and they also fall off the plant when ripe, so they should technically be worth more than Charapita. I grow Capsicum Flexuosum, and these fruits are extremely rare, and take a few years to finally produce a large enough crop. If you could even find flexuosum powder, you're looking at an insanely high price due to it's true rarity, value of seeds, and years of care that go into these plants. Also, CGN 24360 makes tastier fruits (IMO), and they're 1/4 the size of Charapita. It takes longer to gather and process these fruits, so the labour cost would be much higher. Although these are just a few examples, it's clear that Aji Charapita is not the rarest, smallest, or tastiest pepper. The price couldn't be more than above average.
in Peru we eat them fresh with lemon juice and onions chopped in cubes
that sounds amazing
Really great video! I cannot believe you went through all that just to make this video for us - but I love it. The de-seeding would have killed me dead and turned me off peppers forever. :)
hah, thanks. I put in the effort because I had to se-seed them for the seed business anyways. Making the video just added an element of fun to the otherwise torturous activity.
@@smallislandgardener I'm guessing the seed business benefits from this? Always wondered how people's time can be worth the effort of selling the seeds.
One year I said screw saving my habanero seeds. I dehydrated the seeds and all. I wanted to see if they were cooked to death so I planted about 10 random seeds. 9 out of 10 grew!
Always nice to find other folks who like gardening and analysis, though you have more patience than I do (and I do all my math on spreadsheets).
I'm not gonna lie.. proving the internet wrong was a huge motivation. It's hard to see reputable sources regurgitate this nonsense. I had lots of fun though.
Watching this a year later after it was posting cuz I just grew my first plant. But I guess they cost as much as someone is willing to pay =] yet I heard the flavor or better for the spice level. I look forward to having them and sharing with friends.
Highest average culinary powder I could find was $40USD for 0.7oz. This comes out to only a bit over $2k per kg for seedless powder. For the work involved and possible losses, risks, investment.....not high enough a profit to be sustainable- even on a "boutique" scale in my opinion.
those that pay those high prices arent folks that buy powder xD its fine dining restaurants.. especially with multiple restaurants, that buy these.. and like with peppercorns and stuff - DO NOT BUY POWDER :D
Those high class buyers pay prices like that for whole, dried fruits with stems on, because if you remove the stem or even make a powder out of it (if not instantly used) will cause the aromatics to go bye-bye. Which ultimately makes it useless. its like those "smoked paprika" powders.. they basically taste like dust and maybe add some spice to it, but you wont taste a difference really and still paid for that sh*t xD
@@TheCovenant2I hate dishes that are made with powdered spices. Some of them are good, but I always prefer dishes made with fresh spices. I only like powdered chili on chips like takis.
The plant itself looks very healthy and well shaped. How old is it? And did you grow it outside at all or only inside your greenhouse?
thanks! yes, its a beautiful plant. it's 3 years old in this video, and lives inside and outside the greenhouse during the growing season, depending on temperature, and inside a heated greenhouse in the winter, jus to keep the space above 0ºC.
Can this pepper be grown indoors year round? Almost like a house plant?
yes, if given everything it needs.
I'm just curious, though. The total weight of seedless powder is one thing but selling the seeds is another. Just say that on average you get 10 seeds per pepper. That's 11,340 seeds that most companies are asking $4 for 10 seeds(your company). That's $4536, right? Now you said that you'd need 28 plants, right? That $4536 is for one plant. Now times 28 = $127,008. Now this is the sale of the seeds only for 28 plants to get 1 kilo of pepper dust. That is a lot of money, brother. Just another way to look at it. Not expensive for you, and it isn't for me to buy 10 seeds. It does add up to one profitable plant. $4536 per plant to be exact. Really good video! I liked it.
hah, you found me out 😅. yes, seeds are valuable, and I take full advantage of that fact. however, this varieties seed price is similar to other varieties and species, so it's not an indicator of charapita peppers selling for high prices.
So what is the most expensive pepper if this isn’t it? Great video btw. I’m growing aji charapita this year and I’m really excited to try it.
nobody will ever know. I reckon that some rich dude with nothing better to do has paid $50k for a bell pepper at one point in time.
Most likely the rocoto. Low yield, difficult growing condition, no fruit for the 1st year.
I can’t believe you didn’t weight the fresh peppers after cleaning and destemming them.
ive done this for too many years to care, and wet weight had no relevance in the experiment. with everything else I had to do, I wasn't looking to add any unnecessary steps.
Thank for your video
I am also a gardener/ vegetable grower. Where r U from and how can I collect the seeds from you
You probably would make more selling the seeds..
They are getting 3 bucks for 15 seeds retail anyway.
thats exactly what I do 😁
dude. just finding your channel and you're a badass! this took so much work
badass, or dumbass? haha. hands burned for days.
Watching this video is oddly relaxing...
hey thanks!
Bob ross of horticulture
Mixed with myth busters
Great in depth video, thank you. I am excited to be growing this pepper this year for the first time among others. New sub here!
wow no seed charapita powder. That should be worth more than gold! I'm sure the charapita powder you can buy contains seeds.
I'm pretty sure it does too. ive never heard of deseeded charapita powder. its really tasty, even sweet.
@@smallislandgardener Did you sell the powder?
Just found your channel after ordering my Aji Charipitas yesterday. I wish i had known about your seed besiness id have ordered from you. But i did like and sub. Look forward to more content from you.
thank you! it's been a long hiatus, but more is on the way. I plan to do this full time soon.
Great video! Now that's dedication! Would you care to share how much money you'd make from selling those seeds from a single plant though?
thanks! no idea; I haven't tried, and I won't. I don't believe it's valuable.
I ended up here because I recently got a bit of an obsession with pepper plants but it's hard to get over how good you look.
I would love to get some seeds!!!!!
You should be a teacher. I like your methodological steps and explanation. Nice job!
thank you! I may not be a teacher, but im definitely one to give unsolicited advice 😅
I subscribed very interesting. I have never tried those, what would you say that the Scoville rating is?
thanks! about 30-50k. not so hot compared to others out there, but they do the trick and are super delicious
I know I could just google it, but I would’ve loved for you to mention the actual price of the powder at the very end 👍🏼
theres a lot of speculation but no common understanding. stories of price tend to vary.
Very nice video. Thanks for making it. I will be buying seeds for this pepper once I do a bit more research on the Aji varieties. Thanks so much.
thanks for watching!
I just ordered a few seeds from your website, I'll keep you posted on how abundantly they grow. Peace
thank you! good luck growing them.
Cool idea for a video man! Hey, you got any extra seeds from these peppers? I’d love to grow these!
yes, I sell them in my shop. the link can be found in the description.
It use to be apparently but despite this myth, these peppers are extremely nice to eat, packed of flavours with a moderate heat...if i can say. I invite any one who love peppers to try to grow these plants. Rob from 7 pot club wouldn't deny me. :)
yeah, its definitely a pepper worth growing
im from la selva and it baffles me how expensive they are being sold as lol. you can get a bag of peppers for less than a dollar in iquitos.
you're so right. that being said, you can get a lot of wonderful things for less than a dollar in Iquitos 😁
You should have, after you weighed, taken around 10 charapitas, weigh, average, weigh the whole thing, and count by weight to see how accurate it is
thats one way to do it, but the way I did it was more accurate
The thing with it being that expensive is basically just the Area - not many really grow them here overseas, just about a few, where only one or two are big enough to sell them in high counts - this, the temperature/weather sensibility in most other places + the work connected to it (hand-harvest) all adds up to it. It is still considered the most expensive chili in the world, yet ofcourse it is not in every part of the world.. its like with safran, people in areas where its grown.. they use that for every damn dish.. whilst in other parts of the world 0,1g costs about $2 or whatever :D
Here in Germany/Middle Europe its pretty hard to find those in high quality and quantity for commercial use (like fine dining and all that stuff etc) so ofcourse those who grow them in quantities make the price :D
(Just made it to the end of the video: Yes, there are some people here that actually sold them for this high of a price, it probably went down a bit now, was a few years back.. but they still make a living out of it xD As mentioned, it all depends on the area you grow and sell it in :D and ofcourse the quality... as mentioned in the following section: S-Tier fruits, dried whole with stem on :D)
Also, please do not remove the stem before drying x.x thats one of the essentials - those customers like fine dining etc actually dont take them without the stem on anymore, because the stem is keeping the flavor inside.. its like with peppercorns.. if you break them they lose their aromatics straight away :D
(And ofcourse powder is way cheaper cause of the reason I just mentioned, everyone that wants the taste to be there, doesn't buy powder)
Ich bekomme Safranfäden bei Rewe und das durchgehend. Aber es ist teuer, 4,99€ fürn 0,5g
Thank you. Indeed a great video. How to get some seeds?
thanks! the link to my shop is in the description.
That's a BEAUTIFUL charapita
I've tried growing these for 2 years now, the plant grew to 3 inches and stayed alive at that height for 8 months.
I eventually ripped it off.
What's your process for growing this finicky pepper?
Forget selling the pepper powder, those seeds sell for a lot online.
im on it 😉
21:18 you don't even have specialized equipment to grow and process it. A lot of the more serious commercial growers will have machines that can sow 100+ seeds per minute, maybe have machines for planting the seedlings into the ground, and I'm sure there are machines to de-stem and de-seed the fruits too. I highly doubt the paprika powder you can buy for $3 at the grocery store is processed by hand, and I'm sure similar processing equipment could be used for these differently shaped peppers.
yeah, all the more to prove my point. the supposed price is totally absurd, and I haven't heard of anyone actually paying it. this rumour got way out of hand.
very interesting education and I got a lot of knowledge from your videos. ☺️ sorry, permission to ask, if i want to sell the Harvest, where do go..? i'm from Indonesia and here there is no marketplace it. please guide sir.. 🙏
nobody knows.
There's seller in Singapore at 110SGD for 100g, nobody is buying because the price is absurd. For that price you can buy 5 different types of tasty powder and mix together into a unique flavor profile that even Aji charapita don't have. That myth is just nonsense
How many minutes does it take to to do this vid?
don't know, but I went all in
So which pepper is the most expensive?
ill sell you a red bell pepper for $80k tomorrow. this is the most expensive pepper in the world.
Now I like some spicy peppers but I prefer them in small amounts incorporated into a dish either raw and seedless or roasted and seedless. Some of my favorites are Habanero, Naga Jolikia and even though it's mild Poblano 🙂...
You'd probably love datil peppers too. Habanero hot with a touch of citrus fruitiness in a small yellow pepper on an extremely productive plant. Mine never stopped producing through the winter. I made jelly out of them.
I LOVE THE DETAIL OF THIS!
thanks! glad to hear the ridiculousness of the whole thing is appreciated.
Hello m8 !
What kind of soil u use ?! I have 3 plants of aji , planted them this year from seed in march …. Now they grew and I’m wondering if I have to change the soil next year … thx
any good quality organic potting soil will do. thats what I use.
Bro what is the cost of seeds
I really love small chillies. Price depends on what people want to pay - fools exist. Thank you for this video. Inspiring and maybe this is something I try next year. Thanks!
Your clock needs batteries
how long in the dehydrator ???
just overnight
Hi it's very interesting even I want to try this but I don't have a seeds even don't know were I will get thankyou
is this sweet pepper? or spicy?
bit of both, but definitely a hot pepper.
Hahahaha funny story. I watched this video after someone posted it to a gardening Facebook page I’m part of. I decided even if it isn’t worth a fortune, I still wanted to try it. So I went to buy seeds, and ended up buying them from your Etsy page without realizing. 😂 great seeds by the way. My first sprout popped up within like 8 hours. I’ve never had that happen. LOL
its impossible original seeds from iquitos peru from the amazon can sprout in that time . they are not original.
great, glad to hear! these sure are fun plants to grow
A quick google found me a price (in nice 50g jars and a label) of about $300 per kilo.
One of the best types of chili I've ever seen, great 🇲🇨🙏
they really are a great variety
I appreciate the effort you put into this video. Great job
what is the price of 1kg of Aji charapita pepper.
25k$ per Kg Aji Charapita powder mythbusted, thx for the work :) But what is the most expensive Pepper then? That Aji Charapita is way cheaper then people think still doesnt proof its not the most expensive one.
Realistically, nobody will ever know. I know Japan has a market for "perfect" fruits and vegetables; some costing hundreds of dollars or more. considering this, all it takes is just one person who's desperate and rich enough to pay $50k for a bell pepper.
Question: Does just letting the peppers dry (without a dehydrator) also cause the germination rate to decrease?
You are making a point about how to, and NOT to, save seeds for a good germination rate, but I am not sure I am drawing the correct conclusion from your extensive seed saving experience.
Do you get the best germination rate by harvesting the seeds before the peppers have dried at all (or is it "higher" heat, like 120F/49C, from overnight dehydration, that degrades the seeds)?
always harvest seeds before dehydrating with added heat as dehydrators will drastically lower the germination rate.
The questwas, air dry or sun dried instead of dehydration by machine.
What is the seeds cost for the 28 plants to grow 🤔
I sell 10 of them for $4 CAD, so less than $15.
I bought from you.Thank you very much.
thank you! good luck growing them next season.
I wonder if the peppers can be de-stemmed while picking or washing to save 47 minutes?
I don't want to leave all those stems on the plant, and no, they don't come off when washing. I believe this was the most efficient way to do it.
Now that looks pretty labor intensive so I could see it commanding a higher price in the market...
but it really wasn't. the math shows that I barely worked for this, so I don't believe it can command a high price.
I love everything about this video! Great work!
Thanks Ami! it was fun to make
How to by seeds ❤
smallislandseedco.com
I want to cultivate it,how can I get it planted today.
Loving the fish zooming around their tank during the fast-motion sequences 😂
How to buy seeds
I feel seeds for this variety and more at www.smallislandseedco.com
They're definately not as expensive as some people suggest. But if they're not "the most expensive chilli pepper" Then what is?
if you buy a red bell pepper from me tomorrow for $80k, that would be the most expensive pepper in the world. wanna set the world record with me? 😆
@@smallislandgardener no one's gonna buy your 80k bell pepper.
At the pepper shop where I buy my fresh peppers, Aji Charapita costs €4,13 for 50grams. The same price as gost peppers, trinidad scorpîons and big mustard mama. The only more expensive pepper in thes particular shop is the carolina reaper at €4,62 for 50 grams.
What is the price of one kilo of charapita pepper?
Wow!!! What an interesting experiment!!!
Just because you worked so hard to creat the video and to gather all the information and for your time I’d like to purchase seeds for the pepper from you and not the local dude selling them for $4 cad😁
Kindly let me know where and how I can buy them.
Your new fun from Niagara Canada
Oksana🌺
thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed it.. my website is www.smallislandseedco.com
Really great video, thanks for information, i am interested. How to connect with you.
Great video, but you didn't mention how we can purchase seeds from you.
The link to my seed shop is posted somewhere on my page, but thanks for bringing it to my attention that it isn't obvious. my website is smallislandseedco.com but I've been selling from my Etsy shop for a couple years, so it's more established. that link is www.etsy.com/ca/shop/smallislandseedco
@@smallislandgardener wow great variety of things on your etsy page, I have a question I was looking at the bb habanero that you sell and it really looks like the aji charapita , whats the difference?
How much cost is it?
Looked up online and found right away where to buy dried ones for about 360 euros per kilo :D These ones are whole dried, so they contain the seeds.
thats significantly cheaper than the myth, and even then, theres no telling if people are actually buying this.
hello, can you give me the reference of your spice mill please, thank you
strange the whole thing was about the pound costing 25,000$ in the end the conclution is its not the most expensive pepper?
I am looking for this chili seed from long time, if anyone can supply me this chili seed it will be great help.
yes, I sell them at smallislandseedco.com
I mean if you look at cherries they aren’t that expensive on a small scale but if you have a field of high yield it’s not going to take long to get a high amount there’s also likely easier ways to harvest
How was the flavor and heat level of the seedless pepper powder?
its delicious and pleasantly hot. much better without the seeds
Liked and subscribed.
I really like this video and thank you for your efforts. However, I have one wish that I hope you will grant, next time weigh the fruit both with and without the stems before you process them.
Fantastic video mate!
thank you!
Nice video
Sir i am from Bangladish.
can i get some charapita seed?
thank you! yes, my website is smallislandseedco.com
If so valuable why give them away after washing?
What kind of grinder was that you used?
electric coffee grinder.
They usually carefully pick only the totally ripe ones. Dry it with stems on, for about 2weeks, then cure it for about 7-8weeks.😅
yeah, so their job would be even easier than mine! I did what I did because I sell seeds and had to get in there.
so i heard its 200-400$ per kg not 25k
It’s said you must live in the right market for this price or any high price - 4 Star Michelin chefs/ restaurants are said to seek out these peppers for specialty dishes. Not sure if there is truth beyond that.
I would actually love to know who came up with that and how much it's actually worth
probably just two drunk farmers. they're actual worth is likely a little higher than average.
what is your dehydrator?
Looks like a nesco. I have the square one. Recently upgraded to the Excalibur.
thats right
Good job: how can I get in touch with you to grow for you in kenya
tienes oro amigo eb tus manos
19:40 no, you're awesome!!
haha thanks!
Great video!
MUY BIEN saludos desde la selva Peruana
These peppers look exactly like the Texas Chile Tepin and Chile Piquins which grow in abundance here
this are delicious varieties too. I wish they could grow into shrubs here in BC as they do in Texas.
Your country?
I live on Vancouver Island in Canada
I swear i did this so many times this year. Its labor intensive
its a labour of love for sure
So then...what *is* the worlds most valuable pepper?
Thank you.
likewise for watching!
Quero a semente
You should upload more vids!
thank you, and I agree. the hiatus has been too long for personal reasons, but I'm back at it, and will be making videos full time soon. a new video goes out tomorrow.
realy good video and thaks for so much information
My seeds of this took like a month to sprout. I got them because they look adorable and sound tasty, not to sell them lol.
This man would be a great math teacher
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amazing video
thank you!
You have now explained that it is not worth $ 25,000 / kg, but you have not confirmed the statement "is NOT The Worlds Most Expensive Pepper"! your headline and the video therefore don't quite match. even if the kg is only worth $ 5000 it can still be the most expensive! which one is more expensive?
I understand what you're saying. this video was made to show how easy it is to process the pods. Basic economics proves that 4 1/2 days worth of easy labour isn't going to earn someone $25k. Chiltepins are harder to pick, and they also fall off the plant when ripe, so they should technically be worth more than Charapita. I grow Capsicum Flexuosum, and these fruits are extremely rare, and take a few years to finally produce a large enough crop. If you could even find flexuosum powder, you're looking at an insanely high price due to it's true rarity, value of seeds, and years of care that go into these plants. Also, CGN 24360 makes tastier fruits (IMO), and they're 1/4 the size of Charapita. It takes longer to gather and process these fruits, so the labour cost would be much higher. Although these are just a few examples, it's clear that Aji Charapita is not the rarest, smallest, or tastiest pepper. The price couldn't be more than above average.