MediumC. annuumTurkey
Turkish Pointed
Sivri Biber · Sivri · Turkish Sweet Pepper
2,500Scoville Heat Units
Heat context
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)2,500
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginTurkey
Days to mature70
Plant height60–90 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldHeavy
Growth habitBush
Germination7-14
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen
About this variety
Turkish Pointed (Sivri Biber) is a traditional Turkish cooking chilli with long, slender pods that taper to a sharp point. Prized in Turkish home kitchens for its mild heat and fresh flavor, it's designed for volume use rather than fire—these thin-walled peppers soften quickly when fried whole in olive oil, a cornerstone of Turkish cuisine.
Flavour profile
mild warmthfreshsweet undertonesaromatic
Culinary scores
Sauce
5/10
Drying
7/10
Pickling
4/10
Culinary uses
A workhorse in Turkish cooking, used whole or sliced for frying in olive oil, adding to stews and stir-fries, stuffing, or drying for winter use. Often consumed in larger quantities than hot chillies, valued for flavor contribution rather than heat.
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Quick reference
Heat2,500 SHU
SpeciesC. annuum
OriginTurkey
Days to ripe70
Ripe colourred
Best forDrying, A workhorse in Turkish cooking
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