Croccanti Rossi
A high-yielding mild Capsicum annuum variety bred by ReinSaat in Austria, producing abundant crunchy elongated fruits that ripen from dark green to red with zero heat, ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and drying into sweet paprika powder.
Growing
~90 days to maturity
Fruit size
9–13 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and aromatic with a satisfying crunch and only the mildest hint of spice; fully lacking heat at 0 SHU.
Culinary
About
Croccanti Rossi is a vigorous, mid-early Capsicum annuum from Austrian organic breeder ReinSaat. Plants are half-high and highly productive, forming countless elongated, crunchy fruits approximately 9–13 cm long and about 2–2.5 cm in diameter. Fruits transition from dark green to glossy red with medium flesh thickness and a mild, aromatic-sweet flavor containing no heat. Excellent for professional market gardens or home plots, it performs well in both greenhouse and open-field culture in temperate climates. In the kitchen it is versatile: eaten fresh, roasted, grilled or stuffed; pickled (often mixed with hotter varieties); or dried for aromatic sweet paprika powder.
Backstory
Bred by the Austrian organic seed company ReinSaat in St. Leonhard am Hornerwald (Waldviertel, Lower Austria) for professional market gardeners. The Italian name “Croccanti Rossi” (crunchy reds) reflects its elongated pepperoni-style fruits and satisfying texture. Registered in the EU common catalogue under Austria (AT) and valued for high yields, reliability in open-field or greenhouse culture, and versatility in mild paprika production and pickling.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.