Sweet Spanish
Sweet Spanish Pepper Seeds (Heirloom) Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated Mediterranean Classic · Quick Facts: · Heat: 0 SHU (Sweet) · · Fruit Size: 6–8" Tapered pods · · Maturity: 80 Days · · Quantity: 10+ Seeds/Packet · · The...
- Packet
- 10
- Maturity
- 80 days
- Origin
- Spain
- Season
- 2026
Sweet Spanish Pepper Seeds (Heirloom) Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated Mediterranean Classic
Quick Facts:
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Heat: 0 SHU (Sweet)
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Fruit Size: 6–8" Tapered pods
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Maturity: 80 Days
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Quantity: 10+ Seeds/Packet
The Mediterranean Soul 🌞 The Sweet Spanish Pepper is an heirloom classic beloved for its generous size and crisp, juicy bite. These long, tapered pods ripen from a vibrant green to a deep, waxy red. With thick walls and a flavor that shines both raw and cooked, they are the undisputed cornerstone of authentic Spanish cuisine.
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
"Sweet Spanish peppers are the soul of Mediterranean flavor. These thick, sweet pods roast beautifully, stuff generously, and dry into world-class paprika. A true culinary cornerstone—versatile, flavorful, and essential in any chef’s kitchen."
👅 Flavor Profile:
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Sweet & Juicy: Fresh garden flavor with a honey-like finish.
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Heat Level: 0 SHU — Pure sweetness, zero burn.
🍴 Culinary Versatility:
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Roast: Blisters beautifully for smoky tapas.
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Stuff: Thick walls hold up to heavy fillings like rice and meat.
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Spice: Dehydrate and grind for your own Gourmet Sweet Paprika.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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Vigorous Plants: Highly productive throughout the season.
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Sun: Full Sun (6-8+ hours).
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Sowing: Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost.
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Germinate at 26–30 °C on a heat mat; peppers stall below 22 °C. Pot up to 10–15 cm before hardening off outside after nights stay above 12 °C.
Feed balanced through bloom, then bump potassium for fruiting. Stake taller varieties. More detail in our full Canadian growing guide.
Match the pepper to the technique: thin-walled varieties blister fast in a hot pan; thick-walled ones roast or stuff beautifully; fruit-forward ones make balanced sauces and pickles. The variety's flavour profile is your shortcut — see Choosing the right pepper for a use-case guide.


























