About Piquante
Piquante is commercial Peppadews pepper. Rating 1,000-5,000 SHU offers mild heat. Pickled commercially as Peppadews. The sweet-tart flavor is distinctive. Important commercial variety. Very productive plants. The round shape is characteristic. Used pickled internationally. Shows commercial baccatum success. Popular gourmet variety.
Flavor profile
Mild heat
In the kitchen
Sweet piquante, Peppadews
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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