Vezenka Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Also called "Macedonian grilling pepper" or "Embroidered pepper", these beautifully unusual peppers originate in Macedonia and are popular throughout the Balkans as a grilling pepper. The skin of the pepper starts out green before ripening to red and is covered with intricate ridges or lines. The fruits are both sweet and spicy with roughly the same heat as a jalapeno (2,000 Scoville Units).
The plants are stocky growing to about 24" tall and produce fruits that are 6-8" long and tapered. The ridges on the skin of the plants hold sugars that are released when the peppers are grilled. The flavor of the peppers is sweet, spicy and smoky.Ā
Origin:Ā We were given the parent seed of our Sarit Gat pepper by our friend Duck Chugger (John) who is a Master gardener, hunter, hot-sauce wizard, father and all-around great guy. He is formerly of Alameda, CA and is now starting a farm in the rich soils of Gridley, CA.Ā
(Approximately 20 seeds per packet)
Germination Rate: All of our seed varieties exceed 80% germination and are re-tested every 6 months.
Planting Instructions:Ā We recommend starting tomato seeds indoors in a bright and warm location 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date in spring. Transplant after danger of frost in full sun and trellis. Ā
