Distinctive Pointed Fruits
Produces attractive, pointed peppers with a characteristic little-beak shape and thick, fleshy walls.
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Piquillo Pepper Seeds
Piquillo Pepper, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is a traditional Spanish pepper variety originating from Navarra, Spain. It is recognized for its distinctive pointed, beak-like shape and thick, flavorful flesh. The peppers start green and develop a bright red color when fully mature. Known for their mild heat and slightly sweet, fruity flavor, Piquillo peppers are especially popular for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and preparing traditional Spanish dishes. These productive warm-season plants are suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers.
Spanish Heirloom Pepper
Mild Heat
Bright Red Fruits
Roasting and Stuffing
Key Features
Mild Pepper Flavor
Offers a mild heat level with a slightly sweet and fruity flavor suitable for various culinary preparations.
Traditional Spanish Variety
An heirloom pepper associated with Navarra, Spain, and traditional Spanish cooking.
Versatile Culinary Use
Excellent for roasting, stuffing, sauteing, grilling, pickling, and preparing flavorful homemade recipes.
Product Highlights
Traditional Spanish pepper variety
Distinctive pointed fruit shape
Green fruits turn bright red
Mild and slightly fruity flavor
Thick and fleshy pepper walls
Excellent for roasting and stuffing
Suitable for vegetable gardens
Can be grown in large containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Piquillo Pepper; Spanish Piquillo Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom Vegetable Seeds; Open-Pollinated Variety |
| Origin | Navarra, Spain |
| Growth Habit | Warm-season, bushy pepper plant |
| Fruit Color | Green when immature; bright red when mature |
| Fruit Shape | Pointed, beak-shaped, slightly conical |
| Fruit Size | Approximately 3 to 3.5 inches long, depending on growing conditions |
| Flavor | Mild, slightly sweet, and fruity |
| Heat Level | Approximately 500–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) |
| Plant Height | Approximately 24–36 inches |
| Planting Season | Spring, after suitable temperatures are established |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before outdoor transplanting |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–28 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 80–85°F (27–29°C) |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual in suitable climates; overwintering depends on local conditions |
| Sunlight | Full sun; approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches between plants |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 85–90 days, depending on growing conditions and seed supplier information |
| Harvest Season | Summer to fall, when fruits develop their mature red color |
| Primary Uses | Roasting, stuffing, grilling, sauteing, pickling, and cooking |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start Seeds Indoors
Sow Piquillo pepper seeds approximately 8–10 weeks before the expected outdoor planting season. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix. Maintain warm soil temperatures around 80–85°F for suitable germination conditions.
Sow Piquillo pepper seeds approximately 8–10 weeks before the expected outdoor planting season. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix. Maintain warm soil temperatures around 80–85°F for suitable germination conditions.
Step 2: Provide Warmth and Light
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without waterlogging. Place seed trays in a warm location and provide sufficient light after seedlings emerge. Germination generally takes approximately 14–28 days.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without waterlogging. Place seed trays in a warm location and provide sufficient light after seedlings emerge. Germination generally takes approximately 14–28 days.
Step 3: Transplant Seedlings
Gradually harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors. Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart to allow healthy growth and airflow.
Gradually harden off seedlings before moving them outdoors. Transplant into fertile, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart to allow healthy growth and airflow.
Step 4: Maintain Healthy Plant Growth
Grow Piquillo pepper plants in a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture and apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer as needed.
Grow Piquillo pepper plants in a sunny location with approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture and apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer as needed.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Peppers
Allow the peppers to develop their characteristic bright red color before harvesting for fully mature fruits. Harvest carefully using garden scissors to avoid damaging stems. Regular harvesting can encourage continued fruit production throughout the growing season.
Allow the peppers to develop their characteristic bright red color before harvesting for fully mature fruits. Harvest carefully using garden scissors to avoid damaging stems. Regular harvesting can encourage continued fruit production throughout the growing season.
Grow Flavorful Spanish Piquillo Peppers
Bring traditional Spanish flavor to your home vegetable garden with Piquillo Pepper Seeds. These distinctive peppers produce attractive pointed fruits with thick flesh, mild heat, and a delicious fruity flavor. Perfect for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and homemade recipes, Piquillo peppers are a wonderful addition to a productive kitchen garden. Provide plenty of warmth, sunlight, and consistent moisture for healthy plants and flavorful harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Piquillo pepper flavor, growing requirements, and harvesting.
Are Piquillo peppers hot or sweet?
Piquillo peppers are considered mildly hot, with approximately 500–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They have a slightly sweet, fruity flavor and thick, fleshy texture. Their mild heat makes them popular for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and preparing traditional Spanish dishes.
How do you grow Piquillo peppers from seeds?
Start Piquillo pepper seeds indoors in a warm seed-starting mix approximately 8–10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep and maintain soil temperatures around 80–85°F. Germination generally takes 14–28 days. Transplant healthy seedlings into fertile, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed.
When should you harvest Piquillo peppers?
Harvest Piquillo peppers when their fruits have changed from green to their characteristic bright red color. Fully mature red peppers develop their distinctive fruity flavor and are especially suitable for roasting and stuffing. Depending on the growing conditions and variety, harvesting generally begins around 85–90 days after planting.