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These peppers also go by the name Vezena Piperka or “embroidered pepper"in Macedonia for their scarred skin that looks like it was stitched. These peppers finished between 6-8 inches and the heat of a jalapeno. The peppers can be dried to make a paprika powder or grilled to make a delicious dinner. The lines on the pepper are important to the flavor because they release sugars and flavor as they heat.
Planting/Harvesting Notes
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Plant once all chance of frost has passed
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Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a location that gets at least 8 hours of sun daily
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Matures in 75-90 days
Seed Saving
To save seed, allow the pepper to turn yellow on the plant, then harvest, cut the pepper, scrape out the seeds and dry on a flat surface such as a screen, paper plate or baking sheet. Allow to dry for 1-2 weeks and then store in a paper envelope.