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Pepper profile

Sivri Biber

Origin
Turkey
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green to Red
Pod size
6-8 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Sivri Biber

Sivri Biber (Pointed Pepper) is long thin Turkish variety. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU offers mild to moderate heat. The long pointed shape is distinctive. Essential in Turkish cuisine. Excellent grilled or fresh. Often used green. The flavor is bright and fresh. Very productive plants. Popular throughout Turkey and Mediterranean. Can be quite hot or mild depending on growing conditions.

Flavor profile

Mild to moderate heat

In the kitchen

Turkish cuisine, grilling

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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