{"product_id":"tondo-calabrese-pepper","title":"Tondo Calabrese Pepper","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"121\"\u003e🍅 Tondo Calabrese Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThe pride of Southern Italy 🇮🇹! The \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eTondo Calabrese Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cem data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"253\"\u003ePeperone Tondo Calabrese\u003c\/em\u003e) is a traditional round chili from Calabria, where it’s famously used for stuffing, drying, and preserving. These plump, cherry-sized peppers ripen to a deep, glossy red ❤️, with thick flesh and a  mild, spicy kick 🌶🔥.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e👅 Flavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eFruity 🍒, robust 🌿, and  mildly spicy 🌶🔥 with a smoky-sweet undertone when dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"606\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e🍴 Culinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e🧀 Stuff with tuna, anchovy, or cheese for the classic Italian appetizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e🫙 Preserve in oil for an authentic Calabrian delicacy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e🔥 Dry and crush into traditional Calabrian chili flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e🍝 Toss into pasta sauces, pizzas, and rustic stews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e🥖 Pair with cured meats and cheeses on antipasto boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eTondo Calabrese peppers are \u003cem data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eItaly in a bite\u003c\/em\u003e 👨🍳🇮🇹. Perfect spheres that stuff beautifully, dry into world-class chili flakes, and shine as a preserved delicacy. A chef’s go-to for authentic Calabrian flavor — rustic, bold, and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e🌱 Growing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e🪴 Compact plants, heavy yields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e🎨 Fruits ripen from green ➡️ deep red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e📏 Round peppers, ~1–2 inches in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e⏱ Mid-season maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSHU 1,500\u003c\/span\u003e (mild)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50309057741090,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/tondo-one-calabrese-cherry-pepper.jpg?v=1768764816","url":"https:\/\/casaverdeseeds.com\/products\/tondo-calabrese-pepper","provider":"Casa Verde Seed Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}