About Friggitello
Friggitello is classic Italian frying pepper. Rating 0-500 SHU means minimal heat. These peppers are traditionally fried whole in olive oil. The sweet flavor is excellent fried. Harvested green before ripening. Very popular in Italian cuisine. Thin walls cook quickly. Perfect street food when fried. The flavor is sweet and slightly peppery. Essential Italian variety.
Flavor profile
Sweet, mild
In the kitchen
Italian frying pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 65-75 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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