Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

Antohi Pepper Romania - Organic

"An early and sweet pepper, perfect for summers that are too short."

$4.49

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Originating in Romania, the Antohi Romania pepper is an old, sweet variety that has traveled from the peasant gardens of Eastern Europe to North American vegetable gardens. Its conical fruits, initially pale yellow and then red when ripe, bring a bright touch to the intimacy of the kitchen garden.

In the garden, it's a reliable plant: modest in stature and well-branched, it offers consistent production throughout the summer, even in climates with shorter warm seasons. In welcoming, well-warmed soil, it quickly forms a small, fertile clump from which hang its smooth, lantern-like fruits. Its presence naturally complements a respectful approach to cultivation, in harmony with the rhythm of the seasons.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Needs constant warmth to get a good start (sow indoors) and a sunny spot in the garden.

Antohi Romania's fruits are prized for their sweet, mild flesh, without any spiciness, making them ideal for everyday cooking. They can be eaten raw in salads, as crunchy strips, or stuffed, but also cooked, pan-fried, or roasted, where their flavor becomes even sweeter.

This variety is often cited as a good choice for preparations such as roasted peppers, ratatouille, sauces, and stir-fries. The fruits can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvesting. As with other sweet peppers, they are also suitable for freezing in strips or cubes after a light blanching, allowing the harvest to extend well beyond the garden cycle.

Antohi Pepper Romania - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 85 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

30 cm

Distance between rows

50 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

50 cm

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