Orange Pepperoncini - 10 seeds

Orange Pepperoncini is a colorful variation of the well-known Italian Pepperoncini. Instead of the typical yellow-green color, the fruits ripen to a beautiful warm orange , and when fully ripe, they develop a pleasant sweetness and a subtle fruity aroma.

The plant has a healthy, bushy growth and produces abundant fruit. Its low spiciness makes it particularly versatile in the kitchen and suitable even for people who prefer only a mild spicy accent.

Characteristics of the variety

✔️ Variety: Orange Pepperoncini
✔️ Botanical type: Capsicum annuum
✔️ Type: Mild chili pepper
✔️ Hotness: 100–500 SHU
✔️ Fruit length: about 6–9 cm
✔️ Ripe color: Warm orange
✔️ Taste: Slightly sweet and delicately fruity
✔️ Growth: Robust and bushy
✔️ Fruiting: Abundant
✔️ Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors
✔️ Suitable for growing in pots: Yes
✔️ Main application: Pickling, salads and stuffing.

🔥 Anger

100–500 SHU

Orange Peperoncini is a very mildly hot pepper . The spiciness is delicate enough not to overshadow the sweetness and fruity aroma of the ripe fruit.

This makes it especially suitable for people who like the taste of chili peppers but don't want a strong burning sensation.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing period: January – April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Cultivation: greenhouse or outdoors
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Support: taller plants can be tied to stakes
Pruning: possible to shape a compact plant.

For higher yields, we recommend growing in a greenhouse. At the end of the season, the plants can be moved to pots and placed on a bright windowsill where they will continue to fruit.

🍴 Culinary app

Orange Peperoncini is particularly suitable for:

• Pickling in vinegar or brine
• Pizza and sandwiches
• Fresh salads
• Antipasti and Plata
• Cream cheese filling
• Garnishes
• Mediterranean dishes

The combination of mild pungency, slight sweetness, and fruity aroma makes the variety excellent for home pickling. He especially recommends the fruits for filling with soft cream cheese.

💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: Let some of the fruit reach its full orange color if you want to get the variety's characteristic combination of light sweetness and fruity aroma. For a classic Pepperoncini experience, marinate them whole or sliced in brine or vinegar.