MediumC. annuumTurkey
Turkish Pickling
Crisp Tangy Pickler · Turkish Sivri
5,000Scoville Heat Units
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)5,000
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginTurkey
Days to mature65
Plant height50–75 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitCompact
Germination7-14
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourpale yellow-green
About this variety
Turkish Pickling is a productive annuum variety prized for its crisp texture and bright, tangy flavor that holds up beautifully in brine. The compact plants produce abundant pale yellow-green pods that mature to red, with thin walls perfect for quick pickling and a mild to moderate heat that adds zip without overwhelming delicate preparations.
Flavour profile
tangycrispfreshmild heat
Culinary scores
Sauce
6/10
Drying
4/10
Pickling
10/10
Culinary uses
Primarily used for pickling whole or sliced, excellent in Turkish meze platters, grilled or roasted for salads, and added fresh to sandwiches and wraps for crunch and mild heat
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Quick reference
Heat5,000 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginTurkey
Days to ripe65
Ripe colourred
Best forPickling
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