Tondo Calabrese Pepper
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
🍅 Tondo Calabrese Pepper
Capsicum annuum
The pride of Southern Italy 🇮🇹! The Tondo Calabrese Pepper (also known as Peperone Tondo Calabrese) is a traditional round chili from Calabria, where it’s famously used for stuffing, drying, and preserving. These plump, cherry-sized peppers ripen to a deep, glossy red ❤️, with thick flesh and a bold, spicy kick 🌶🔥.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Fruity 🍒, robust 🌿, and spicy 🌶🔥 with a smoky-sweet undertone when dried.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🧀 Stuff with tuna, anchovy, or cheese for the classic Italian appetizer
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🫙 Preserve in oil for an authentic Calabrian delicacy
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🔥 Dry and crush into traditional Calabrian chili flakes
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🍝 Toss into pasta sauces, pizzas, and rustic stews
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🥖 Pair with cured meats and cheeses on antipasto boards
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Tondo Calabrese peppers are Italy in a bite 👨🍳🇮🇹. Perfect spheres that stuff beautifully, dry into world-class chili flakes, and shine as a preserved delicacy. A chef’s go-to for authentic Calabrian flavor — rustic, bold, and unforgettable.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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🪴 Compact plants, heavy yields
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🎨 Fruits ripen from green ➡️ deep red
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📏 Round peppers, ~1–2 inches in diameter
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⏱ Mid-season maturity
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 25,000–40,000 (medium-hot)
Tondo Calabrese Pepper
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
