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Doux d'Espagne


Doux d'Espagne (Capsicum annuum (Sweet pepper))

This variety was introduced before 1860. In the 1880's, this pepper was shipped to the large markets in Paris from warmer areas like Algeria and Valencia



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Doux d' Espagne
This variety was introduced before 1860. In the 1880's, this pepper was shipped to the large markets in Paris from warmer areas like Algeria and Valencia. In the 19th century the 6-7-inch long fruit were among the largest offered, and popular with cooks. It produces long, cone-shaped peppers that are perfect for frying and salads. They are sweet and flavorful, but hardly ever offered in America. A good-producing pepper that is reported to be disease resistant.
 Capsicum: Annuum
 Collected in: Tunisia
 PI: 640497
 Fruit color & size: 6 > 7" green > yellow > red
 Plant height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
 Maturity: 70 days
 Habit: sturdy, tree-like

9 Feb, 2014



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