Johnny's Selected Seeds Escamillo Pepper Seed
Best reliable seeds for gardeners seeking abundant, flavorful pepper harvests.
This F1 hybrid sweet pepper offers a refined Corno di Toro shape with intoxicating sweetness, perfect for frying. It's an AAS winner and USDA certified organic, making it a standout choice for gardeners seeking quality and flavor.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking prolific sweet pepper production
- Eco-conscious growers prioritizing organic produce and methods
- Home cooks desiring versatile, flavorful sweet peppers
Who should skip it
- Experienced gardeners who practice seed saving
- Gardeners in cooler climates or with limited growing space
- Novice gardeners preferring ready-to-plant starts
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Exceptional sweetness makes these peppers ideal for frying, roasting, or fresh eating.
Growing Reliability
All-America Selections winner status guarantees consistent performance across diverse garden environments.
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes this variety perfect for patio pots and containers.
Harvest Efficiency
Quick 80-day maturity window allows for reliable yields in shorter growing seasons.
Seed Quality
Certified organic standards ensure high germination rates and vigorous, healthy plant starts.
Flavor Profile
Intoxicatingly sweet flavor profile outperforms standard supermarket frying pepper varieties.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Capsicum annuum
Type
Corno di Toro
Days To Maturity
60 green; 80 yellow ripe
Life Cycle
Annual
Hybrid Status
Hybrid (F1)
Packet
25 seeds
Avg. 4,400 seeds/oz
Plant Type
Pepper
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Days to Maturity Days
80
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