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!
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Grow Difficulty: Easy
Days to Germination: Typically 7-14 days
Days to Harvest: Around 80-100 days after transplant
Culinary Uses:
- Stuffing: These peppers are perfect for stuffing with savoury fillings.
- Roasting: Roast them to enhance their sweetness and add depth to your dishes.
- Fresh: Enjoy them fresh in salads or as a crunchy snack.
- Mild Salsas: Add the peppers to mild salsas for a delightful twist.
- 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 |
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Seed Pack Size | 10 Seeds, 5 Seeds |
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