The orange mini sweet pepper is a small, thick-skinned, bright orange bell pepper that measures 1 to 2 inches long and has a tender-crisp, sweet flavor with virtually no heat. These versatile peppers are excellent for eating raw in salads or on vegetable trays, and can also be used for grilling, stuffing, and other cooked dishes. They are often grown on sturdy, compact plants and mature from green to their distinct orange color.
Key Characteristics
- Color: Bright orange, sometimes maturing from a lighter green.
- Size: Small, typically 1 to 2 inches long.
- Flavor: Sweet and mild, with no heat or capsaicin, making them suitable for those who dislike spicy foods.
- Texture: Tender-crisp, juicy, and often described as sweet as an apple.
- Seeds: Contain a hollow cavity with very few seeds.
These seeds were grown in isolation to help preserve genetics.