Hot Portugal

10+ Seeds/Packet

🔥 Hot Portugal Pepper

Capsicum annuum

🇵🇹 A true Old World classic! The Hot Portugal Pepper is one of the earliest hot peppers to ripen, making it a favorite for northern growers 🌱. Long, slender pods (6–8 inches 📏) ripen to a brilliant red ❤️ and deliver a smooth, zesty heat. Highly productive and perfect for both fresh use and preserving.

👅 Flavor Profile:
Sweet 🌸, slightly smoky 🌫️, with a lively heat 🌶️🔥 that’s not overwhelming.

🍴 Culinary Uses:

• 🌭 Traditional pepper for making Portuguese linguiça sausage

• 🍕 Slice fresh for pizza + sandwiches

• 🌶️ Roast or grill for smoky-sweet depth

• 🥫 Excellent for hot sauces + chili pastes

• 🧄 Pairs beautifully with garlic, olive oil, and seafood 🦐

👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Hot Portugal is heat with heritage. Long, vibrant red chilies that roast beautifully, slice cleanly, and bring a balanced heat chefs can actually work with 👌. Ideal for stuffing, grilling, or weaving into Mediterranean sauces. A chef’s pepper that adds both authenticity 🇵🇹 and flavor punch 💥.

🌱 Growing Notes:

• ⏱ Early maturing (great for shorter seasons!)

• 📏 Fruits 6–8 inches long

• 🌶️ Heavy yields all season long

🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 5,000–30,000 (mild–medium, similar to cayenne).

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