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Capsicum sp. var. Florina
Also called Pepper, New World Peppers, Chili Peppers, Chilies, Peppers, Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Florina pepper is a sweet, horn-shaped red pepper grown in the Florina area of northern Greece, where it is harvested as it ripens after mid-August. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil and shelter from strong winds.
The Florina pepper (Greek: πιπεριά Φλωρίνης) is a pepper cultivated in the northern Greek region of Western Macedonia, specifically in the wider area of Florina, for which it is named. It boasts a deep red color and is shaped like a cow's horn. Initially, the pepper has a green hue, ripening into red, after the 15th of August. Renowned in Greece for its rich sweet flavor, the red pepper is utilized in various Greek dishes and is exported abroad in various canned forms. Typically hand-stripped, it retains the natural scents of pepper and is topped with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and vinegar.
High productivity and adaptation of the plant can be achieved in efficiently draining soils, full sunny locations, and low winds to protect its branches and roots from sensitivity. The most convenient temperatures for its growth are 20 to 26 °C during the mid-day and 14 to 16 °C during the night. The harvest typically spans up to 18 weeks, with peppers ripening to maturity after mid-August. A good-quality red pepper from Florina should exhibit a bright color, thickness, firmness, and a sweet flavor. Consumption should be avoided if the pepper appears dull, cracked, or deteriorated, as these are indicators of reduced vegetables quality.
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