Organic 'Carmen Roasting' Pepper
Organic 'Carmen Roasting' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, a slender hybrid pepper with a melting sweetness and remarkable productivity
The 'Carmen Roasting' pepper (Carmen F1) is a prized hybrid variety known for its long , slender fruits with a uniquely sweet flavor. Their smooth, glossy skin ripens from green to deep red , revealing tender, aromatic flesh, ideal for roasting, grilling, or Mediterranean dishes. Renowned for its high yield , this variety offers a consistent production of uniform and elegant fruit. Its natural resistance to common pepper diseases makes it a reliable choice for both home gardeners and professional growers. Its slender shape and meltingly tender flavor make it a particularly sought-after pepper for summer cooking.
Versatile, generous and consistent in production, 'Carmen Roasting' stands out for its rich taste profile and exemplary performance in the vegetable garden.
Companion plants : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold
Nefarious plants : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel
Spread/Carry : Upright and moderately spread
Plant height : 70 to 75 cm
Quantity per packet : 5 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Long, tapered fruit, very sweet, productive hybrid, excellent cooking qualities, disease resistance
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Soft, melt-in-your-mouth, sweet
Cold tolerance : Not hardy
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting time. Sow seeds about 1 cm deep in warm potting soil maintained between 27 and 31°C to encourage rapid germination (7 to 21 days). Harden off seedlings at 18–19°C before transplanting outdoors. Provide full sun (level 3) and moderate watering (level 2). Space plants 30 to 45 cm apart and rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Light support may be helpful when plants are bearing a heavy fruit load.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the first fruits early to encourage continuous production . Picked when red, they reach their optimal sweetness and flavor. Store them at 10-12°C with 95% relative humidity, which maintains their firmness and juiciness.
Usage ideas
• In roasts , where their melting sweetness is fully revealed
• Toasted , for a soft and fragrant texture
• In strips in stir-fries or pasta
• Stuffed thanks to their elongated shape
• In Mediterranean dishes for their sweet and deep flavor
The ' Carmen Roasting' pepper combines elegance, productivity, and intense sweetness in a refined hybrid variety. Perfect for both the vegetable garden and the kitchen, it embodies a modern pepper that is reliable, flavorful, and highly versatile in culinary applications.
