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.
Culinary
About
Plants usually reach 45-60 cm (18-24 inches) and are somewhat leggy, often needing a stake once fruit sets. Fruits are 3-lobed bells about 10 cm long by 7-8 cm wide with thick walls, maturing from green to red. Used fresh, roasted, stuffed, or in salsa.
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
Growing
Heritage
ExploreBuran Pepper is a traditional landrace.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Buran Pepper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 0 SHU (Referenced). 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 Buran Pepper taste like?
- One of the sweetest bell peppers available; retains excellent sweetness and classic bell flavor even when picked green. Crisp texture with thick, juicy walls.
- How do I grow Buran Pepper?
- Buran Pepper: about 90 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 4-11.
- What can I substitute for Buran Pepper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.