Aconcagua Pepper Seeds: Large and Incredibly Sweet

Ready to take a delicious detour from the superhot highway? The Aconcagua pepper proves that you don’t need scorching heat to have a monumental flavor experience. Named after the highest peak in the Andes, this pepper lives up to its name, producing colossal, horn-shaped pods that can grow up to a foot long!

The Aconcagua is the gentle giant of the pepper world. It’s incredibly sweet and fruity, with a thick, juicy flesh that’s perfect for frying, sensational when stuffed, and adds a beautiful, crisp sweetness to salads. Roast them to unlock a deeper, smoky flavor that will elevate any dish. These prolific plants are easy to grow and will reward you with a massive harvest of vibrant red peppers.

Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing pepper for the grill, a mild variety to balance out your heat-seekers, or simply one of the best-tasting sweet peppers you can grow, the Aconcagua is a must-have for your garden.

Key Details:

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Heat Level: Sweet / Very Mild (0 – 500 SHU)
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, with a hint of smokiness when roasted.
• Origin: Argentina
• Days to Harvest: 70-80 days from transplant

Perfect For:

Roasting and grilling to bring out its incredible smoky sweetness, creating large and flavorful stuffed peppers, and gardeners who want a high-yield, versatile sweet pepper to complement their spicier varieties. It’s also fantastic for adding a crisp, sweet crunch to fresh salads and sandwiches.