About Pimento da Horta
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
In the kitchen
Azorean sweet pepper, preserves
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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