Hot pepper 'Sucette de Provence'

'Sucette de Provence' Hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Sucette de Provence' pepper is a traditional French variety , prized for its perfect balance between heat and sweetness . Its moderate spiciness (4 to 7 on the Scoville scale) gives way to a slightly sweet flavor , ideal for enhancing dishes without masking the aromas.

Its 10 to 12 cm conical fruits , changing from green to bright red , are reminiscent of the famous Espelette pepper , but with an earlier maturity , making it ideal for cooler climates. Its thin and fragrant flesh dries easily , making it an excellent conservation pepper for powder or sauces.

The vigorous 75 cm plant is very productive , guaranteeing a generous and continuous harvest in 70 days.

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant habit : Erect and productive
Height : 75 cm
Maturity : 70 days
Fruit color : Green turning bright red
Fruit shape : Conical, 10 to 12 cm
Chair : Thin, ideal for drying
Flavor : Spicy and slightly sweet
Strength : 4 to 7 on the Scoville scale
Use : Fresh, dried, powdered, in hot sauces
Attractiveness : Very productive, easy to dry
Quantity per sachet : ±25 seeds
Origin : Provence, France
Special feature : Similar to Espelette pepper, but earlier

Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing : Start indoors in early March , then transplant after all risk of frost has passed
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : 22-28°C
? Germination time : 10 to 21 days
?? Spacing : 30 cm between plants
?? Pot culture : Possible, but prefer a 5-10 L container
?? Watering : Regular, without excess humidity
?? Maintenance : Protect young plants from cool winds , especially at the start of the season.

With ideal conditions, the 'Sucette de Provence' pepper guarantees an abundant and aromatic harvest , perfect for lovers of spicy and fragrant peppers .

Use and special features

?? A chili pepper with balanced spiciness
Its moderate spiciness enhances dishes without masking the flavors .

?? An ideal pepper for drying
Its thin flesh makes it perfect for preservation in powder form or in dried garlands .

?? A must-have in southern cuisine
Delicious in sauces, stews and marinades , it brings a subtle and fragrant heat .