Description
Pepper Sweet (Capsicum annuum)
Piquillo
‘Piquillo’ is an annuum type originating in Northern Spain. The 7cm long sweet fruits are high in Vitamin C and used extensively for Spanish ‘Tapas’ where they are roasted then skinned before being stuffed with meat, seafood or cheese.
English common name: Sweet Pepper
Scoville units / heat level: 0
Average fruit size: 7 x 5cm (length x width)
Average fruits per plant: 25 plus
Plant type: indeterminate (needs support)
Maturity: early
Production: greenhouse and outdoors in pots
Culinary use: Roasted and stuffed with soft cheese, meat or fish.
