Chili Pepper Gorria / Espelette (Capsicum annuum) seeds

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Chili Pepper 'Gorria / Espelette' (Capsicum annuum) seeds

From this Basque chilli variety, the famous chilli powder "Piment d'Espelette" is produced.
Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,85 €

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SKU: 1174

GTIN: 4250601206004

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Gorria is a traditional chili from the French Basque Country. The ground dried fruits are called "Espelette" and make an excellent chili powder. The taste is fruity, aromatic and moderately hot. Essential for Basque cuisine (the Basque name is Ezpeletako Biperra)

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Root system:	Heart roots
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Bad companion plants:	Peas Cucumber Potatoes Celeriac Tomatoes
Good companion plants:	Lettuce Beans Nasturtium Knoblauch Marigold
Row spacing:	40 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination temperature:	25-30°C