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This pepper was brought from Ukraine by Ivanna Bilous. She selectively bred this pepper over time for its light orange coloration. These peppers have a pointy heart shape with thick flesh and a sweet, fruity flavor with no heat at all. These peppers can be used as a bell pepper substitute and are great for stuffing, roasting, pickling, and fresh eating. The plants grow over 2 feet tall and require staking to keep the peppers off the ground.
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.
