The Txorixero Pepper is a rare and flavorful heirloom variety from the Basque region of Spain, prized for its sweet, smoky taste and mild heat. These long, tapered red peppers are commonly used in traditional Spanish chorizo seasoning, drying into flavorful paprika, or roasting for a deliciously rich depth of flavor. With a Scoville rating of 500 - 1,000 SHU, Txorixero peppers offer just a touch of spice, making them ideal for culinary versatility.
Your plant start will arrive 4-6 inches tall, ready to thrive in your garden. This is a pre-order item for spring shipping and planting.
Features:
- Heirloom Variety: Traditional Basque pepper used in Spanish cooking.
- Mild Heat: 500 - 1,000 SHU, milder than a jalapeño.
- Sweet & Smoky Flavor: Perfect for roasting, drying, and making paprika.
- High-Yielding & Productive: Produces an abundance of long red peppers.
- Versatile Uses: Great for grilling, stuffing, drying, and seasoning meats.
- Container-Friendly: Thrives in pots or garden beds.
Growing Information:
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours per day)
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering
- Hardiness: Grown as an annual in temperate climates; perennial in warm, frost-free zones
- Time to Maturity: Approx. 80-100 days from transplant
Why You’ll Love It:
The Txorixero Pepper is a must-have for food lovers who enjoy authentic Spanish flavors. With its sweet and smoky taste, it’s perfect for chorizo seasoning, drying for homemade paprika, or roasting for rich, deep flavor. Its mild heat makes it great for all palates, and it’s easy to grow in both gardens and containers.
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