Friggitello (Sweet Italian Pepper) - 15 pcs. seeds

Friggitello (Sweet Italian Pepper) is a typical Mediterranean pepper, especially popular in Italy. It is distinguished by its characteristic balance between light spiciness, sweetness and subtle bitterness , which makes it suitable for people who prefer aromatic but almost non-spicy peppers.

The fruits are traditionally used green and can be served whole as an appetizer, added to salads, or stuffed with various fillings.

Characteristics of the variety

• Bulgarian name: Frigidello / Sweet Italian pepper
• Original name: Sweet Italian Pepper / Friggitello
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Very mildly hot pepper
• Hotness: 50–100 SHU
• Color for consumption: Green
• Appearance: Slightly wrinkled
• Taste: Slightly spicy, sweet, with a subtle bitter note
• Cuisine: Italian / Mediterranean
• Suitable for: Fresh consumption, salads, stuffing and cooking.

🔥 Anger

50–100 SHU

Friggitello is a practically non-hot pepper , which is extremely low compared to even Jalapeño.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January–April
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Sowing: indoors
Planting in a greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outside: around the end of May
Support: stakes can be used for taller plants
Pruning: possible for a more compact shape.

In the fall, the plant can be moved to a pot and placed on a bright window, where, under suitable conditions, fruiting can continue.

🍴 Culinary app

It is the culinary versatility that is one of the strongest qualities of Friggitello . The green fruits are suitable for use as an easy appetizer in salads or as small stuffed peppers .

In Italian cuisine, Friggitelli are particularly known as peppers for quick frying or sautéing , which highlights their natural sweetness and characteristic slight bitterness.