# Antohi Romanian Pepper

Also known as Antohi Romanian Sweet Pepper, Romanian Sweet Pepper, Jan Antohi Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Antohi Romanian Pepper is a Capsicum annuum landrace from Eastern Europe, Romania. Capsi’s sourced range is 0–1,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, fruity, mild. Used for frying in olive oil, stir-fries, roasting, grilling, stuffing. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Antohi Romanian Pepper Seeds – Pepper Joe's
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/antohi-romanian-pepper-seeds

- 0–1,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Antohi Romanian – 10 Chilisamen – Chili-Planet
  https://chili-planet.com/products/antohi-romanian

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Antohi Romanian Pepper Seeds – La Sauce Piquante
  https://www.sauce-piquante.fr/en/chili-seeds/1323-antohi-romanian-pepper-seeds.html

## Heritage

Landrace

Antohi Romanian Pepper is a traditional landrace.

Kokopelli and Turtle Tree both treat this as an old Romanian frying pepper and name no parents. US catalogs date the named type to Jan Antohi’s 1991 seed return; none record a planned cross.

## Page sources

- [Specialty Produce: Antohi Romanian Sweet Peppers Information and Facts](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Antohi_Romanian_Sweet_Peppers_6509.php)
- [Reimer Seeds: Antohi Romanian Pepper Seeds product details](https://www.reimerseeds.com/antohi-romanian-pepper-seeds)
- [Pepper Joe's: Antohi Romanian Pepper Seeds](https://pepperjoe.com/products/antohi-romanian-pepper-seeds)
- [MyGardenLife: Sweet Pepper 'Antohi Romanian' care guide and description](https://mygardenlife.com/plant-library/sweet-pepper-antohi-romanian-capsicum-annuum)

## FAQ
### How hot is Antohi Romanian Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0–1,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Antohi Romanian Pepper taste like?

Mild, sweet, and slightly fruity with a crisp texture; the sweetness is notably enhanced by cooking methods like frying or roasting.

### How do I grow Antohi Romanian Pepper?

Antohi Romanian Pepper: about 70-80 days to maturity.

### What can I substitute for Antohi Romanian Pepper?

Cubanelle, Banana Pepper, Corno di Toro

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/antohi-romanian-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data