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Pepper profile

Ardei Iute Romanesc

Origin
Romania
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Red
Pod size
3-5 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 30,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Ardei Iute Romanesc

Ardei Iute Romanesc is traditional Romanian hot pepper. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU offers variable heat. Essential for Romanian pickled peppers. Used fresh and preserved in vinegar. The flavor is excellent for pickling. Important in Romanian cuisine. Variable heat levels in different strains. Very productive plants. Shows Romanian pepper tradition. Essential for authentic Romanian preserves.

Flavor profile

Mild to hot

In the kitchen

Romanian hot pepper, pickles

Growing information

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

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