Topepo Rosso
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum annuum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 75-90 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
An Italian pepper shaped like a small flattened tomato, which is what the name says. Traditionally stuffed with tuna and capers and packed in oil.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-90 days | |
| Scoville heat | 0 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Alma Paprika
70-85 days
- heirloom
Bull Nose
65-80 days
- heirloom
Bullnose Large Bell
68-80 days
- open-pollinated
Chocolate Cherry
70-85 days
- F1 hybrid
Fooled You
65-80 days
- heirloom
Pimiento
75-85 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 1 source, all commercial catalogs. No independent reference documents this variety yet.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog