Piment de Bresse

10 seeds per packet

A French heirloom with red, elongated pods and moderate heat that is milder than cayenne. Its compact plants suit containers and all-purpose cooking.

Heat level

Moderate; milder than cayenne

Species

Capsicum annuum

Pod size

3–5 inches

Maturity

Early season

Best uses

All-purpose cooking

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Breeder or origin: Bresse, near Lyon, France

Variety details & grower notes

Piment de Bresse- 10 seeds

Ancient and  traditionally cultivated in the plain of Bresse, near Lyon, France.  Small elongated fruit (3-5 inches) Red, moderately hot flavor but milder than a Cayenne. Plants do not reach a large height so would make a good container plant. Good for all purpose cooking. French Heirloom.

Capsicum annuum

Early season