Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo
Also known as Sigaretta Biondo · Sigaretta di Bergamo · Lombardo
An old Italian sweet pepper from the Bergamo area with long thin fruits shaped like cigarettes. Traditionally pickled or used fresh.
About 1/201 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~80 days to maturity
Fruit size
10–15 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and mild with a fresh vegetal taste that sweetens further when fully red.
Culinary
About
Long slender cylindrical fruits with thin walls and glossy skin that start pale green and finish bright red. Flavor is sweet and mild with a light vegetal note. Plants stay compact around 60 cm and produce steadily. Best for pickling whole or cooking quickly in a pan.
Backstory
An old open-pollinated type long grown in the Bergamo area of Lombardy. Fruits are typically picked light green for pickling or left to ripen red.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExplorePeperoni Sigaretta Bondo is a traditional landrace.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 0–250 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 Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo taste like?
- Sweet and mild with a fresh vegetal taste that sweetens further when fully red.
- How do I grow Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo?
- Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo: about 80 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Peperoni Sigaretta Bondo?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.