Piquillo / Pimiento del Piquillo

Season Overview

Description

Medium-early mini bell pepper with vigorous growth and high yield. The triangular, small, smooth fruits are particularly thick-fleshed and crunchy with a small heart. The hearty, aromatic taste is characteristic of the variety. Suitable for fresh consumption as a snack vegetable and especially for pickling, as the fruits are extremely aromatic even when green. Greenhouse and outdoor cultivation possible.

Growing tips

You should grow peppers in nutrient-rich soil in a sunny location. For a rich harvest, the first flower (terminal bud/'king flower') should be broken off. This promotes flower and fruit formation on the side shoots. Pull the plants with 3-4 shoots and remove the remaining shoots. In Central Europe, cultivation is usually annual, but the highest yield is only achieved 2-3 years after planting. To achieve this, the plant must be overwintered indoors. The fruit is harvested from July to September, depending on the variety and weather conditions.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Very humid

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Seeding distance

45 cm

Row spacing

45 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm