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Capsicum annuum

Espelette Type Pepper

Espelette Type Pepper

Format

Exposure

  • Soleil

Rusticity

Annuelle

Bloom time

  • Juin
  • Juillet
  • Août
  • Septembre

  • Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC)
  • Parfait pour la transformation
  • Parfumé
  • Chaud
  • Productif

Productive variety which gives fruits of 5 to 10 cm, very shiny and of a beautiful bright red. This pepper has been cultivated since the 17th century in the small village of Espelette in France, where the Espelette pepper festival is even celebrated. No stronger than pepper, the fruit is however very fragrant, it offers its full flavor once dried and reduced to powder. Scoville: 2000, hot. Maturity: 80 to 100 days.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
12 - 18 in.
Spread
10 - 12 in.
Height
15 - 24 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Érigé

Flowering colours:

  • Blanc

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Abondant et régulier

Maintenance:

  • Arroser et fertiliser régulièrement avec un engrais à légumes.

Soil requirement:

  • Riche et bien drainé

Features

Resistance:

  • Cerfs de Virginie

Attract:

  • Pollinisateurs

Use:

  • Pot
  • Bac
  • Pleine terre
  • Table potagère

Attribute:

  • Comestible

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