LESYA MINI RED PEPPER SEEDS
LESYA MINI RED PEPPER SEEDS
10+ seeds per packet
Exceptionally sweet with a rich, fruity undertone. Best for fresh consumption, roasting, stuffing, pickling.
- Heat level
- Sweet; no heat
- Scoville range
- 0 SHU
- Species
- Capsicum annuum
- Pod size
- 3–4 inches; heart-shaped
- Plant height
- 18–24 inches
- Flavor
- Exceptionally sweet with a rich, fruity undertone
- Best uses
- Fresh consumption, roasting, stuffing, pickling
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Shipping details
Breeder or origin: Nadiya Filimonivna Bilous
Variety details & grower notes
Lesya Mini Red Pepper Seeds – 10+ Florida Grown Seeds
The Lesya Mini Red Pepper is a Ukrainian heirloom celebrated for its exceptional sweetness and unique heart-shaped fruits. Developed by plant breeder Nadiya Filimonivna Bilous, this variety is named in honor of her friend Lesya. The peppers mature from green to a deep red, offering a rich, fruity flavor with thick, juicy walls—making them perfect for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, or pickling.
Growing Information:
- Species: Capsicum annuum
- Plant Height: 18–24 inches
- Days to Maturity: Approximately 75 days
- Fruit Characteristics: Heart-shaped, 3–4 inches in length, thick-walled
- Color: Green to deep red
- Flavor Profile: Exceptionally sweet with a rich, fruity undertone
- Heat Level: 0 SHU (no heat)
- Best Uses: Fresh consumption, roasting, stuffing, pickling
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Support Needed: Staking may be beneficial due to heavy fruit set
The Lesya Mini Red Pepper’s combination of sweetness, thick flesh, and high yield makes it a standout choice for gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike.
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