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🟢 Mild

Pimento da Horta

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Origin Azores, Portugal
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Red
Size 3-4 inches
Scoville Heat Units
500 - 2,000 SHU
Heat Level: Mild

About This Pepper

Pimento da Horta is traditional Azorean sweet pepper. Rating 500-2,000 SHU offers very mild heat. From Horta in the Azores islands. Used for traditional Azorean pepper paste. The sweet flavor is distinctive. Essential in Azorean cuisine. Often preserved for winter use. Shows Portuguese island variety. The mild heat and sweet flavor are prized. Regional Azorean specialty.

Flavor Profile

Very mild

Culinary Uses

Azorean sweet pepper, preserves

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Growing Information

Difficulty Easy
Days to Harvest 75-85 days
Plant Height 24-30 inches

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