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Peperoncino Piccante Napoletano

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Origin Campania, Italy
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Red
Size 2-4 inches
Scoville Heat Units
15,000 - 30,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Peperoncino Piccante Napoletano is traditional Neapolitan hot pepper. Rating 15,000-30,000 SHU offers good heat. Used fresh and dried in Neapolitan cuisine. Essential for authentic Neapolitan pizza. The fruity heat is characteristic. Often preserved in olive oil. Important in southern Italian cooking. Shows Campania pepper tradition. The moderate heat suits Italian palate. Cannot make authentic Neapolitan food without it.

Flavor Profile

Moderate heat

Culinary Uses

Neapolitan hot pepper, pizza

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Growing Information

Difficulty Easy
Days to Harvest 75-85 days
Plant Height 24-30 inches

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