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Peperoncino Etna Seeds
10 seeds of a small, thin Italian pepper
In Italy it flavours pasta, pizza and sauces, and the heat is moderate. You can dry it, pickle it or make chilli oil.
Full description
We grow hot peppers on 1.6 hectares in Bulgaria. Our guide tells you how to sow them.
Description
Peperoncino Etna Seeds – Italian Chili Peppers With a Spicy Flavor and Ornamental Looks
The Peperoncino Etna variety is among the most popular chili peppers in Italian cooking, known for its intense flavor and good looks. These peppers originate from Italy and are prized for both culinary and ornamental use.
Characteristics of Peperoncino Etna:
- Size and shape - Small, slender peppers around 5-8 cm long, tapering to a slightly pointed tip.
- Colors - The pods pass through green, yellow and orange before reaching a deep red at full ripeness.
- Heat - Moderate heat in the 15,000 to 30,000 Scoville range – enough to add a spicy kick without overpowering a dish.
- Growth - A compact plant suited to pots or garden beds that prefers a warm, sunny climate.
Uses for Peperoncino Etna
Peperoncino Etna peppers are a staple of Italian cooking, often used to flavor pasta, pizza, meat, fish dishes and sauces. They are well suited to drying, pickling or making spicy oils. Beyond their culinary value, the plant is also ideal for decoration thanks to its vivid colors.
Important growing notes
Keep in mind that these are exotic plants that aren't native to Bulgaria, so it's worth learning at least a little about their botany – what they like, and what temperature, humidity and light suit them best.
Tip
Read our chili pepper growing guide to get the best results and enjoy an abundant harvest of this unique variety.
Order Peperoncino Etna seeds now and bring Italian flavor and style to your garden or kitchen!
Contents: 10 seeds
- Heat
- 3 on the 1-10++ scale
3 000 - 5 000 SHU
Origin and packaging
Packet of 10 seeds
Delivery and returns
We deliver with Box Now, Econt or Speedy: to a locker, an office or your address. Delivery to a Box Now locker is €1.99; with Econt and Speedy the price depends on the weight and the address. If anything arrives broken, write to us and we'll send a new one.
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