Pepperone de Eusebio Pepper Seeds - 15 pcs

Peperone de Eusebio (Peperone de Eusebio / Pepperoni de Eusebio) is a medium-hot pepper (Capsicum annuum), discovered at a local market on the island of Tenerife. The variety forms vigorous plants up to 1 m tall and numerous fruits up to 9 cm long. Its heat level is 5 000–15 000 SHU, while its good adaptability allows successful cultivation both in a greenhouse and outdoors in a sunny location.

Peperone de Eusebio is an interesting variety originating from a local market in Tenerife. It stands out for vigorous growth and abundant fruiting, with plants able to reach around one metre in height.

The variety performs well outdoors during most summers, provided it receives sufficient sunlight. Due to its relatively large size, it is not the best choice for a small pot, but growth can be controlled by pruning.

 Variety characteristics

✔️ Variety: Peperone de Eusebio (Peperone de Eusebio / Pepperoni de Eusebio)
✔️ Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
✔️ Type: Medium-hot pepper
✔️ Origin: Discovered at a local market in Tenerife
✔️ Heat level: 5 000–15 000 SHU
✔️ Fruit length: up to 9 cm
✔️ Plant height: up to 1 m
✔️ Growth: Vigorous and resilient
✔️ Fruiting: Abundant
✔️ Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors
✔️ Outdoor exposure: Sunny
✔️ Suitable for pruning: Yes.

🔥 Heat

5 000–15 000 SHU

Peperone de Eusebio is a medium-hot pepper that offers a distinct spiciness without being among the extremely hot varieties. Its officially stated heat range is 5 000–15 000 Scoville Heat Units.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing period: January – April
Sowing: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse planting: recommended for higher yields
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Exposure: sunny
Support: tall plants can be tied to stakes
Pruning: suitable for controlling size.

In autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. On a bright windowsill, they can continue producing fruit after the outdoor season has ended.

🍴 Culinary use

Thanks to its moderate heat and convenient fruit size, the variety is suitable for:

• Fresh consumption
• Spicy sauces
• Salsa
• Roasting and grilling
• Marinating
• Pickling
• Soups and stews
• Mediterranean dishes

💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: Pepperoni de Eusebio is a comparatively large variety that can become too large for a standard pot. If you grow it on a balcony or terrace, choose a larger container and shape the plant through pruning. For maximum yield, growing in a greenhouse or outdoors in a warm, sunny location remains the best option.