Goat Horn pepper seedlings

Goat's Horn Pepper: The Italian Specialty for Sweet Paprika

The Goat's Horn Pepper is a specialty widespread in many Italian regions: Basilicata, Calabria, Abruzzo, and parts of Puglia and Campania. It is a pepper with a sweet flavor and thin flesh, ideal for drying to obtain the best sweet paprika.

The pods are red, thin, and horn-shaped, reaching up to 25 cm in length, perfect for both fresh consumption and processing.

Why Choose Goat's Horn Pepper

• Sweet flavor and thin flesh, perfect for any preparation
• Ideal for sweet paprika: optimal drying thanks to its thin flesh
• Versatile in the kitchen: fresh or as a flavor enhancer
• 25 cm long pods with a characteristic red color
• Vigorous and easy-to-grow plant
• Excellent production in open fields

Cultivation Characteristics

Exposure: Full Sun
Plants that prefer full sun need a south-facing exposure, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, even during the central 3-4 hours of summer. Exposure indicates how many hours of direct sun are necessary for optimal plant growth. It can be full sun, partial shade, or shade, depending on the amount of natural light the plant needs to develop well and produce fruit. This information helps in positioning plants to promote their growth.

Harvest Time: 85 days
Harvest time indicates how many days it takes for the fruit to be ready for harvest (note: maturation can occur at different times than indicated, influenced by climatic factors, irrigation, and soil fertility).

Transplant Distance: 40x100
Transplant distance is the space between plants at the time of planting, both in the row and between rows. Correct spacing avoids competition for light and nutrients, promoting growth and production, while spaces that are too narrow or too wide can negatively affect the quantity and quality of the fruits.

Weight: 45 gr
Indicates the average weight of fruits harvested under normal cultivation conditions. This value can vary depending on factors such as the harvesting phase, fertilization and irrigation practices, and climatic conditions. In the first harvests, the weight may be lower than the indicated values. Furthermore, conditions such as drought, water scarcity, temperature fluctuations, poor or excessive nitrogen fertilization influence fruit growth, which can be higher or lower than expected.

Italian Tradition and Quality

The Goat's Horn is an extremely vigorous and easy-to-grow variety, with excellent production in open fields. Perfect for those who want to cultivate a traditional Italian pepper with multiple culinary uses.