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Pepper profile

Guindilla

Origin
Spain (Basque)
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Green or Red
Pod size
3-4 inches

Scoville heat range

5,000 – 10,000 SHU

Mild heat level

About Guindilla

Guindilla is Basque pepper typically pickled. Rating 5,000-10,000 SHU offers medium heat. These slender peppers are pickled for Basque tapas. Often served with gilda (anchovy, olive, pepper). The heat is moderate and bright. Important in Basque bar culture. Can be used fresh or pickled. The flavor when pickled is excellent. Essential Basque tapa. Shows importance in Spanish tapas culture.

Flavor profile

Medium heat

In the kitchen

Basque pickled peppers, tapas

Growing information

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

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