About This Pepper
Sigaretta di Bergamo means cigarette from Bergamo Italy. Rating 2,000-5,000 SHU offers mild heat. Long thin shape resembles cigarette. Perfect for frying and pickling. Traditional in Lombardy cuisine. The sweet mild flavor is excellent. Ripens yellow to red. Both color stages used. Shows northern Italian pepper varieties. Popular for its unique shape.
Flavor Profile
Mild heat
Culinary Uses
Cigarette pepper, Italian frying
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
75-85 days
Plant Height
24-30 inches