Capsicum annuum, known under a multitude of names such as bell pepper, paprika, chili or bell pepper, is a perennial herbaceous species whose popular fruit can be found in kitchens around the world. It's great variability in terms of shapes, sizes and colors is what gives it great culinary value in countless recipes. Originally from Mesoamerica, it is estimated that it has been cultivated by man for more than 6,000 years. Today, the world's largest producer of peppers is China, a crop that exceeds global production year after year.
The pepper is one of the most used garden seeds throughout the world, hugely popular in it's many hot, spicy varieties as well as the multitude of sweet varieties. It is often added to salads and other raw dishes such as gazpacho, although we can also find it cooked in thousands of recipes and, of course, in powder form as paprika. They are rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and folic acid, in addition to containing minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, among others.
The pepper likes medium-high temperatures (minimum of 20ºC) with low humidity, and plenty of sunlight -the more, the better. It prefers spongy, well-drained soils with abundant organic matter. Due to these growing requirements, it is widely cultivated in greenhouses, where the more stable conditions with less thermal variation are ideal for its development. They are sown in early spring and are harvested (even the green ones) around 12-14 weeks after germination.
In this section you'll find some of the best varieties of pepper seeds on the market, from the delicious Italian sweet pepper to the spicy Republic pepper or the classic horn pepper... have fun choosing and happy growing!
Alchimiaweb.com presents Rocalba Organic Italian Sweet Pepper Seeds, an easy to cultivate variety that produces fleshy fruit 5x15cm in size. A plant suitable for both vegetable garden and pot cultivation. Rocalba organic Italian Sweet Pepper seeds, a [...]
Alchimiaweb.com presents Rocalba Organic Italian Sweet Pepper Seeds, an easy to cultivate variety that produces fleshy fruit 5x15cm in size. A plant suitable for both vegetable garden and pot cultivation. Rocalba organic Italian Sweet Pepper seeds, a [...]
Alchimia presents the Organic Padrón Pepper, with small-sized blunt-tipped fruits, highly appreciated for their great gastronomic value. It is used as an accompaniment, garnish or simply as an appetiser seasoned with coarse salt. Padrón [...]
Alchimia presents Rocalba Organic Quadrato d'Asti Rosso Peppers seeds, now available in our catalogue of seeds for vegetable gardens! Rocalba Quadrato d'Asti Rosso peppers Quadrato d'Asti Rosso peppers grow vigorously and have a medium full cycle. [...]
Capsicum baccatumThe bell pepper is a variety of pepper that stands out for having peculiarly shaped fruits , small about 5 cm. and flared, hence the name of this variety "Campanilla". Form a tall, productive plant . Some of its fruits are stinging [...]
Capsicum annum 4 Morros Red Pepper is a very productive variety, its fruits are rectangular and large, the taste is sweet and very aromatic. The 4 Morros Red Pepper has a thick skin and double flesh, it is ideal for cooking it in poached sauce. Ver [...]
Capsicum annum Horn Pepper is a very productive variety. The fruits have an elongated and pointed shape. The skin and flesh are very thin, and its flavour is exquisite. Les Refardes - Horn Pepper - Sowing and characteristics: Sow in seedbed in e [...]
This Sweet Italian Pepper produces long, pointed fruits up to 8 cm in diameter and about 20 cm in length. It has a sweet flavour and is one of the best varieties for frying, also highly recommended to also eat raw in salads. We will have fruits with [...]
Capsicum annum Round Pepper, also called Pebrotina, is a small and round pepper very aromatic and with a sweet taste. It is a plant with a large production of very tasty fruits, which can be eaten raw or roasted, perfect for grilling. It has double [...]
The Reus long bio pepper develops red, sweet fruits. A variety highly appreciated for its culinary properties, the fruits are ideal for roasting, they have thin skin and are easy to peel once roasted. Its shape is rectangular with 3-4 sections and i [...]
Capsicum annum Ñora Pepper produces small, rounded and thin-fleshed fruits. Once the fruits have ripened, they have to be hung to dry, thus they preserve very well. In cooking, it is mainly used in stir-fries and to elaborate romescu, xat&oa [...]
