🌶️ Candy Coat DD - Italian beauty with fur leaf

The Candy Coat DD, developed by the Italian nurseryman Drax Diego, is a unique pepper plant best known for its wonderful variety. The leaves and stems show an artistic pattern of white, mint green and dark green, giving the plant striking ornamental value in any garden or greenhouse.

The fruits are just as special: they start in a cream/green shade, colors through to light orange/red, and finally end in a deep red color, often with subtle stripes. A true spectacle for any lover of exceptional chilis!

🌱 Cultivation information

• Type: Capsicum annuum (variegated)

• Pungency: mild - medium (info varies, decorative rather than extremely hot)

• Color: cream → light orange/red → red with stripes

• Taste: fresh, slightly spicy (depending on stage of ripening)

• Sow: from January pre-sow indoors

🍴 Culinary Tip
Although the Candy Coat DD often grown for its appearance, the fruits are certainly useful in cooking. For example, add them to a colorful salsa or use them as edible decoration in summer dishes.