{"product_id":"leysa-pepper-seeds-canada","title":"Leysa Pepper","description":"\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAG\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLeysa Pepper\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLesya Pepper\u003c\/b\u003e, is a Ukrainian heirloom variety of sweet pepper (\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) renowned for its exceptional sweetness, flavor, and thick, juicy flesh. It was developed in the early 2000s by Nadiya Filimonivna Bilous and is now widely available from seed suppliers, particularly in North America.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eFlavor and heat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAJ\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eExceptionally sweet\u003c\/b\u003e: Many consider the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Mat90e\"\u003eLesya\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto be one of the sweetest peppers available, with a very high sugar content and a rich, fruity flavor. It is often described as a more intensely sweet and less bitter version of a red bell pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAK\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThick and juicy flesh\u003c\/b\u003e: The dense, thick walls of the Lesya pepper provide a juicy, crispy texture, making it great for eating raw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAL\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eZero heat\u003c\/b\u003e: As a sweet pepper, the Lesya has a Scoville rating of 0, containing no capsaicin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eUses and preparations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAO\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eBecause of its sweet flavor and versatile texture, the Lesya pepper is perfect for a wide range of culinary applications.\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.3333px; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240);\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eEating fresh\u003c\/b\u003e: Enjoy it raw in salads or as a crunchy, sweet snack straight from the vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAR\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRoasting and grilling\u003c\/b\u003e: The sweetness of the pepper is enhanced by roasting, which also gives it a satisfying char and smoky flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAS\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eStuffing\u003c\/b\u003e: The Lesya's compact, rounded shape and thick walls make it an ideal pepper for stuffing with grains, cheese, or meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAT\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSalsas and marinades\u003c\/b\u003e: The pepper's sweet, fruity notes add depth and flavor to mild salsas and marinades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"AdPoic\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" class=\"U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAW\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eShape and color\u003c\/b\u003e: The pepper has a distinctive, conical or top-like heart shape with a pointed blossom end. It ripens from green to a deep, satiny red. A yellow-ripening variety is also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAX\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePlant habit\u003c\/b\u003e: The plant is typically compact and sturdy, making it a good choice for container gardening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMIABAY\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cb data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHigh yield\u003c\/b\u003e: Lesya plants are known to be heavy yielders, often producing a large crop of peppers that ripen around the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" class=\"\" data-wiz-rootname=\"ohfaMd\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50288291905826,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/leysa-pepper-sweet-pepper-casa-verde-microfarm-2.jpg?v=1756434580","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/leysa-pepper-seeds-canada","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}