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Capperino Stuffing Pepper Seeds
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A small, round-fruited variety with thin, compact flesh ideal for preserving in oil or vinegar, or for small stuffed parcels. Compact plant, also suited to container growing.
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- Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- The Capperino Stuffing Pepper Plant
- How to Sow Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- How to Grow Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- Tips for Growing Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- Diseases and Pests of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- Properties of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper
- Nutritional Values of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper (per 100 g)
Capperino Stuffing Pepper
The Capperino Stuffing Pepper is a small, round-fruited variety with thin, compact flesh particularly suited to preserving: in oil, in vinegar, or stuffed as small bite-sized parcels. Its compact shape makes it easy to hollow out and fill, hence the name reflecting its traditional small-format stuffing use.
The Capperino Stuffing Pepper Plant
Its botanical name is Capsicum annuum, belonging to the Solanaceae family. The plant grows as a compact bush, generally 40-60 cm tall, with light green foliage and the upright habit typical of the species.
The fruits stay small in size, ideal for harvesting in large numbers and processing right after picking for jarred preserves.
How to Sow Capperino Stuffing Pepper
Sowing takes place in a protected seedbed from January to March, keeping a constant temperature around 20-22°C to encourage even germination. Transplanting outdoors or into pots takes place in April-May, once the risk of late frosts has passed.
How to Grow Capperino Stuffing Pepper
The Capperino Stuffing Pepper prefers medium-textured, fertile, well-drained soil with a pH around 7-7.5, in a sunny position sheltered from wind. Thanks to its compact plant size, it also adapts well to container growing on a balcony or terrace.
Watering should stay regular, avoiding both prolonged drought and waterlogging, which can damage the root system.
Tips for Growing Capperino Stuffing Pepper
Harvest when the fruits have reached full color, cutting them cleanly to avoid damaging the plant. Since this variety is mainly grown for preserving, staggered harvests are useful to always have fresh fruits ready to process in small batches.
Diseases and Pests of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper
Like other pepper varieties, it can be subject to attacks by aphids and whitefly, controllable with natural garlic or nettle macerates, and to root rot in case of prolonged waterlogging. Good soil drainage and crop rotation, avoiding repeated Solanaceae cultivation on the same plot for several consecutive years, are important preventive measures.
Properties of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper
The Capperino Stuffing Pepper is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, with a good potassium content and low calorie count. It is a particularly suitable food for a balanced diet, enjoyable both fresh and preserved.
Nutritional Values of the Capperino Stuffing Pepper (per 100 g)
- Calories: 27 kcal
- Protein: 1.0 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.9 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Vitamin C: 128 mg
- Potassium: 210 mg