Paprika Pepper

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Short-lived perennial

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Cornell Botanic Gardens, Fedco Seeds

Description

The avg. 5 1/2" x 1 1/2" smooth fruits can be used fresh to add color and spice in cooking and salads or dried for ristras. Intense deep crimson color, plenty of sugar, and just a touch of heat. Grind your own world-class, aromatic, sweetly spicy paprika. Early maturing, widely adapted, compact plant. Less yield than Paprika Supreme, but deeper color and richer taste.

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

food