Organic 'Corno Di Toro' Pepper
Organic 'Corno Di Toro' pepper (Capsicum annuum) from the seed company Gaia, an elongated Italian pepper with a refined sweetness and vibrant color
The 'Corno Di Toro' pepper, literally "bull's horn ," is an Italian heritage variety renowned for its long, tapered fruits, nearly eight inches in length, with an elegant, horn-like shape. Their sweet , juicy, and delicately fragrant flesh develops from green to deep red , sometimes orange or yellow, depending on the cultivar. Its slender shape and sweet flavor make it a particularly prized pepper for grilling, roasting, stuffing, and Mediterranean dishes, where it reveals its full aromatic richness. The vigorous and productive plants have an upright habit and good foliage cover, supporting a consistent production of long, uniform fruits.
This iconic pepper combines elegance, sweetness and versatility, offering a generous harvest that brightens the vegetable garden throughout the summer.
Companion plants : Alliums, Basil, Tomato, Spinach, Oregano, Marjoram, Nasturtium, Marigold
Nefarious plants : Broad beans, Brassicaceae, Fennel
Spread/Habit : Upright and leafy
Plant height : 45 to 60 cm
Quantity per packet : 20 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Long, tapered fruits, horn-shaped, sweet flavor, color ranging from green to red, excellent culinary versatility
Leaf color : Medium green
Texture/flavor : Sweet, juicy and fragrant
Cold tolerance : Not hardy
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting time. Place the seeds about 1 cm deep in warm potting soil and maintain a temperature of 27–31°C , ideal for rapid germination, usually in seven to twenty-one days. Harden off the seedlings to 18–19°C before transplanting them outdoors into full sun (level 3). Water moderately (level 2). Space plants 30–45 cm apart and rows 45–60 cm apart. Although the plants are vigorous, light staking may be helpful depending on the fruit load.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest the first fruits quickly to encourage continuous production . Picked when red, they reveal their maximum sweetness. Store them at 10-12°C with 95% relative humidity to preserve their firmness and juiciness.
Usage ideas
• Grilled or roasted to intensify their sweetness
• Stuffed thanks to their advantageous length
• In strips in salads or stir-fries
• In Mediterranean dishes for their delicate aroma
• Canned or pickled to enjoy their sweet flesh
The 'Corno Di Toro' pepper combines traditional charm, an elegant silhouette, and a pronounced sweetness. An iconic heritage variety, it thrives in summer and offers a generous and colorful harvest both in the garden and in the kitchen.
