Tomato Pepper Seeds

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[C. annuum] Tomato Pepper, medium, with fleshy pulp similar to a tomato heat.

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Tomato Pepper Seeds

Tomato Pepper Seeds produce a variety belonging to the species Capsicum annuum, with rounded, flattened, red fruits, a curious Capsicum annuum variety shaped like a tomato.

The peperoncino pomodoro Plant

plant grows 60-100 cm and produces rounded, flattened, red fruits, a curious Capsicum annuum variety shaped like a tomato.

How to Sow peperoncino pomodoro

sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 25-28°C: germination takes 2-4 weeks and benefits from constant light.

How to Grow peperoncino pomodoro

transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Tips for peperoncino pomodoro

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of peperoncino pomodoro

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of peperoncino pomodoro

the fruits have a medium, with fleshy pulp similar to a tomato heat level, suited to hot sauces and spicy cooking, handle with gloves.

Properties of peperoncino pomodoro

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of peperoncino pomodoro

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g