Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper Seeds

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Conical, elongated, deep green fruits with thin flesh, sweet flavor and a slight hint of heat. Ideal in salads or sautéed, from a productive and resistant plant.

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Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

The Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper produces conical, elongated, deep green fruits, with thin flesh and a sweet flavor lifted by a slight hint of heat. They are perfect eaten in salads or sautéed in a pan, keeping their fragrance intact.

The Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper Plant

Its botanical name is Capsicum annuum, belonging to the Solanaceae family. The plant has a medium-tall habit, standing out for being quite productive and resistant, ensuring an abundant harvest throughout the season.

The fruits ripen in about 70-80 days after seed germination, which usually takes 10-14 days under optimal temperature conditions.

How to Sow Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

Sowing takes place in a protected seedbed from February to March, keeping a constant temperature around 20-22°C. Transplanting outdoors or into pots takes place in April-May, once the risk of late frosts has passed, since the plant does not tolerate cold.

How to Grow Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

The Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper prefers slightly rich, well-drained soil, in a sunny position sheltered from wind: overly fertilized soil tends to reduce the number of fruits produced. Being a highly productive plant, staking is recommended to prevent it from bending under the weight of the fruits.

Watering should stay regular, avoiding both prolonged drought and waterlogging.

Tips for Growing Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

Harvest when the fruits reach 5-7.5 cm in length, while still green: if left on the plant longer, they will eventually turn red, but it is best to pick them while still tender to fully enjoy their sweetness. Regular picking also encourages the plant to produce new fruits.

Diseases and Pests of the Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

Like other pepper varieties, it can be subject to attacks by aphids and red spider mites, 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 Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper

The Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper is rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, with a low calorie content. Its mild heat, due to a small amount of capsaicin, makes it enjoyable even for those who do not care for overly intense flavors.

Nutritional Values of the Dolcetto Friggitello Pepper (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 24 kcal
  • Protein: 1.0 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
  • Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Vitamin C: 120 mg
  • Potassium: 200 mg