Chile Pepper Fun Fact - The Giant Szegedi Sweet Pepper
What is considered the sweetest Chile Pepper?
Capsicum Annuum. The Giant Szegedi sweet pepper is originally from Hungary. It is a heart-shaped pepper that starts out whitish yellow then ripens through orange to red when fully ripe, where it is at its sweetest.
This is a rare variety from Hungary. Rare meaning it’s not found in the U.S. produce market. It is a Sweet paprika type that resembles a medium size bell pepper. The Szegedi Giant ripens from creamy white, then yellow and finally orange to red. It can be harvested at any color stage and flavor will vary with each color. It is a very sweet pepper that produces abundant fruits up to 4 inches in length. Ideal for salads, roasting or stuffing. The Szegedi Giant chile plants grow between 2 to 3 feet tall.