About Corno di Toro
Corno di Toro (Bull’s Horn) is Italian heirloom named for horn-like shape. Rating 0-500 SHU makes it sweet with trace heat. Available in red or yellow varieties. These long curved peppers are traditionally roasted or fried Italian-style. The thin walls make them quick-cooking. Sweet flavor intensifies when roasted. Essential in Italian cooking for antipasto and roasted vegetables. Very productive plants. The dramatic curved shape makes them beautiful in garden. Can reach 10 inches or longer. Excellent flavor development when fully ripe.
Flavor profile
Sweet, fruity, minimal heat
In the kitchen
Roasting, frying, Italian cuisine
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
Sources
- Website or article Know The Pepper — Ultimate Pepper Heat Database (opens in a new tab)
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