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🟢 Mild

Piquillo

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Origin Spain (Navarre)
Species Capsicum annuum
Color Red
Size 3-4 inches
Scoville Heat Units
500 - 1,000 SHU
Heat Level: Mild

About This Pepper

Piquillo is famous Spanish pepper from Lodosa, Navarre. Rating 500-1,000 SHU offers minimal heat. These small triangular peppers are roasted and peeled. Protected designation of origin (PDO). The sweet flavor when roasted is exceptional. Traditionally roasted over wood fires. Very important in Spanish cuisine. Often sold jarred and stuffed. The name means ‘little beak’ for pointed shape. Essential Spanish tapa. Premium product.

Flavor Profile

Mild, sweet

Culinary Uses

Spanish roasting, tapas, PDO

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Growing Information

Difficulty Moderate
Days to Harvest 80-90 days
Plant Height 24-30 inches

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