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Pepper profile

Elephant’s Trunk

Origin
Eastern Europe
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
8-12 inches

Scoville heat range

500 – 2,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Elephant’s Trunk

Elephant’s Trunk has very long curved shape. Rating 500-2,000 SHU offers minimal heat. The 8-12 inch length is dramatic. Popular in Eastern European cooking. Perfect for frying and stuffing. The sweet flavor is excellent. Very productive plants. The shape makes impressive presentation. Shows Eastern European sweet pepper. Popular heirloom variety.

Flavor profile

Very mild

In the kitchen

Sweet frying pepper, pickles

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
80-90 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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