About This Pepper
Peperoncino di Senise has IGP protection from Basilicata Italy. Rating 500-1,000 SHU offers minimal heat. Dried into cruschi crispy peppers. The sweet fruity flavor when dried is prized. Essential ingredient in Basilicata cuisine. Strung and dried in traditional red garlands. The crispy fried cruschi are unique. Protected geographical indication status. Shows Italian sweet pepper tradition. Cannot replicate Lucanian food without it.
Flavor Profile
Very mild
Culinary Uses
Dried cruschi, Italian IGP
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
80-90 days
Plant Height
24-30 inches