Buran Pepper

Polish heirloom sweet bell pepper renowned for its exceptional sweetness even when green. Compact, productive plants produce 3-lobed fruits about 4 inches long that ripen from green to red.

Growing

~90 days to maturity

Fruit size

9–11 cm

Flavor & Use

One of the sweetest bell peppers available; retains excellent sweetness and classic bell flavor even when picked green. Crisp texture with thick, juicy walls.

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Culinary

Fresh in salads and sandwichesroasted or grilledstuffed and bakedfresh salsaor any recipe requiring a sweet pepper component. Excellent for containers and small-space gardens.

About

The Buran Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a Polish heirloom variety prized for its sweet flavor and productivity. Plants grow to 45-60 cm (18-24 inches) tall and are somewhat leggy, often benefiting from support. Fruits are medium-sized, 3-lobed bells approximately 10 cm long by 7-8 cm wide with thick walls, maturing from green to red. It is noted as one of the sweetest peppers, remaining sweet even at the immature green stage. Suitable for fresh eating, roasting, stuffing, and salsa. The variety has been maintained by seed savers and is available from specialty suppliers like Seed Savers Exchange.

Backstory

Traditional Polish heirloom sweet pepper preserved through seed saving; no specific breeder or town of origin documented in available sources. Popularized in North America by Seed Savers Exchange.

Appearance

Shape3-lobed elongated bell
ColorGreen · Red
Size9–11 cm
WallThick
SkinSmooth

Growing

SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTemperate
Days to maturity90 days
Plant height45–60 cm
Soil pH6–6.8
Germination7–14 days
Spacing60 cm
HardinessZones 4-11

Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

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