Lesya Pepper Seeds

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Variety: Lesya Pepper

Species: Capsicum annuum

Origin: Ukraine

Picante Class: Epic

Category: Heirloom

Hybridizer: Bred by Nadiya Filimonivna Bilous

Details: An Incredibly Sweet Bell Alternative The Lesya pepper, a heart-shaped variety, is renowned for its exceptionally sweet flesh. Originating in Ukraine, this pepper was meticulously bred over nine years by Nadiya Filimonivna Bilous. The goal? To create a thick-walled, juicy, and sweet pepper with a teardrop shape. And they succeeded! The resulting fruits are stunning in the garden, with a vibrant red hue that beckons you to take a bite.

🌟 Flavour Profile:

  • Imagine the sweetness of a red bell pepper taken to the next level. Lesya peppers are packed with natural sugars, making them incredibly sweet.
  • Unlike some peppers, there’s hardly any bitterness—especially when you remove the inner pith and seeds.
  • For optimal flavour, allow your Lesya peppers to turn red before harvesting. Yes, patience pays off!

Plant Size:

Medium Chilli Plant

Pungency:

Sweet Pepper

Grow Difficulty: Easy

Days to Germination: Typically 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: Around 80-100 days after transplant

Culinary Uses:

  1. Stuffing: These peppers are perfect for stuffing with savoury fillings.
  2. Roasting: Roast them to enhance their sweetness and add depth to your dishes.
  3. Fresh: Enjoy them fresh in salads or as a crunchy snack.
  4. Mild Salsas: Add the peppers to mild salsas for a delightful twist.
  5. Fermentation and Pickling: Experiment with pickled peppers.

Buy A plant instead: Lesya

Comparing Lesya, Jimmy Nardello and Lipstick peppers by Midwest Gardener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sAz_dA6-4k 

Additional information

Weight 0.001 kg
Seed Pack Size

10 Seeds, 5 Seeds

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