Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
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Family
Nightshades
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The ‘Gorria’ hot pepper, also known as Espelette pepper, is an emblematic variety that brings a warm and gourmet touch to the vegetable garden, with its slender fruits turning from brilliant green to deep red when ripe. Cultivated more for its complex aroma than for excessive heat, it offers a moderate and refined warmth that transforms everyday dishes into flavorful recipes. In the garden, its vigorous and productive plants create an elegant silhouette, laden with colorful peppers that attract the eye as much as the desire to harvest. This annual thrives in very sunny locations and rich, loose, well-drained soil, where it fully develops its generosity. Harvested red and then dried, it reveals all its aromatic richness, making it a preferred choice for powders, seasonings, and artisanal preparations. In cooking, it enhances sauces, grilled meats, stews, and even some sweet creations with a warm and subtle note. Its cultivation also extends visual pleasure, as the fruits can be hung in decorative strings after harvest. A traditional variety much appreciated by gourmet gardeners, the ‘Gorria’ unites beauty, yield, and authenticity in a single plant.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
6 mm (1/4 in)
Establishment temperature
24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
10 to 21 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest80 to 90 days after transplanting
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBasil, tomatoes, onions, carrots
Avoid planting withFennel
Seasonings, drying, powder, ready meals, exotic desserts
