🌶️ Peperone Dolce di Bergamo - Sweet, mild and versatile!

The Peperone Dolce di Bergamo is a traditional Italian pepper/pepper from the Bergamo region (Lombardy). This ancient heirloom variety is known for its soft, sweet taste and thin pericarp, making it particularly popular both raw, grilled and pickled.

The plants produce a generous amount of medium-sized, pointed fruits that begin as dark green and ripen to a deep red. Thanks to its mild, aromatic flavor, this variety is also ideal for those who do not like spicy but want to taste the authentic Italian pepper flavors.

🌱 Cultivation information

• Type: Capsicum annuum

• Taste: soft, aromatic and completely sweet

• Color: green → red when maturing

• Use: raw in salads, roasted, grilled or pickled

• Seeding: February - March pre-sow indoors, later transplant to open ground or greenhouse

🍴 Culinary Tip
The Peperone Dolce di Bergamo is fantastic for on the grill To be prepared with a dash of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt - pure Italian enjoyment!