Mustafa - 10 pcs seeds

Mustafa hot pepper (Mustafa) is an unusual, high-yielding pepper variety (Capsicum annuum) that produces attractive flattened-round fruits resembling small tomatoes or miniature pumpkins. The peppers are thick-walled and very mildly hot – only 0–500 SHU, making them excellent for fresh eating, stuffing and preparing spicy bites. The plants fruit abundantly and perform well outdoors, while the variety's presumed origin is Kosovo.

Mustafa hot pepper (Mustafa) is an interesting variety for gardeners who like the characteristic taste and appearance of peppers but do not seek intense heat. It is classified as Capsicum annuum, and one of its most notable features is its unusual fruit shape.

The peppers are flattened-round, resembling a tomato or small pumpkin according to the original description. Their shape distinguishes them from standard elongated hot peppers and gives them a decorative look both on the plant and when served.

The fruits are thick-walled, an important advantage for culinary use. Unlike thin-walled hot varieties, Mustafa offers more flesh and is particularly suitable for stuffing. The peppers are recommended as a spicy bite, for example stuffed with goat cheese.

Another important feature is the very low heat level. The officially stated value is only 0–500 Scoville Heat Units. This means some fruits may have virtually no heat, while others have only a mildly spicy character.

The plants are characterised by very abundant fruiting and can be successfully grown outside a greenhouse. The variety probably originates from Kosovo. The producer uses the term “probably”, so the origin should not be presented as conclusively established.

Variety characteristics

✔️ Variety: Mustafa (Mustafa)
✔️ Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
✔️ Type: Mildly hot / spicy pepper
✔️ Presumed origin: Kosovo
✔️ Heat level: 0–500 SHU
✔️ Shape: Flattened-round
✔️ Appearance: Resembles a mini tomato or small pumpkin
✔️ Fruit walls: Thick and fleshy
✔️ Fruiting: Very abundant
✔️ Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors
✔️ Suitable for stuffing: Yes
✔️ Suitable for container growing: Yes.

🌡️ Pungency

🔥 0–500 SHU on the Scoville scale

Mustafa is an extremely mildly hot pepper. The official description gives a range of 0–500 SHU, making it suitable even for people who usually avoid very hot varieties.

This combination of a thick, fleshy wall and minimal heat makes the variety particularly interesting for stuffing and preparing small appetisers.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing period: January – April

Sowing: indoors

Sowing temperature: 20–30°C

Greenhouse cultivation: recommended for a higher yield

Outdoor planting: around the end of May

Staking: taller plants can be tied to stakes.

Pruning: the plant can be shaped into a more compact form.

Mustafa can perform very well outdoors too, a valuable quality for gardeners who want to grow it directly in the garden.

🪴 Season extension

At the end of the season, plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors.

Placed on a bright windowsill, they can continue growing and fruiting after the outdoor season ends. This gives remaining fruit additional time to develop.

🍴 Culinary use

One of the strengths of Mustafa is its culinary use. The thick-walled fruit and very mild heat make it suitable for:

• Stuffing with cheese
• Stuffing with cream cheese or goat cheese
• Spicy bites and appetisers
• Roasting
• Grilling
• Fresh eating
• Salads
• Marinating
• Pickling
• Vegetable platters

The official description specifically recommends the fruit as a spicy snack stuffed with goat cheese.