Friggitelli
Sweet Italian chili pepper, mild with a hint of bitterness.
This mild chili, a type of Capsicum annuum, is known as friggitello in Italy, where it is most linked to Tuscany. It has a gentle heat and a faint bitterness. In the U.S., it is often called pepperoncini, but it is not the same as the hot Italian peperoncino. Sometimes pickled in jars, it is also called Golden Greek, Sweet Italian, or Tuscan pepper. The Greek variety is sweeter and more common in Europe and America.
Quick Facts
- Species
- Capsicum annuum
- Germination time
- 10 to 14 days
- Time to maturity
- 70 to 80 days
- Harvest length
- 5–7.5 cm / 0.164–0.246 ft
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Cultivation
Friggitello requires a warm climate with abundant sunlight and is not frost-tolerant. Seeds germinate in 10 to 14 days, and plants reach maturity in 70 to 80 days. It prefers slightly rich, well-drained soil; overfertilized soil reduces fruit yield. The plant produces many fruits and may need staking to prevent falling over. Fruits should be harvested when 5 to 7.5 cm long, ideally while still green, though mature fruits turn red.
Culinary use
Although often pickled, friggitello has a complex flavor best appreciated fresh. It suits sautéing, stuffing, and popping, and combines well with fruits in salads, compotes, or on sandwiches. It is also served with kebab, such as İskender kebap. Pickled friggitelli range in color from bright yellow to bright yellow-green and may be briefly rinsed in cold water before serving to reduce the pickling brine's effect on taste.
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