Kardoula - 15 Seeds

Kardoula (Kardoula) originates from Turkey and combines an early harvest with prolonged fruiting. The fruits are sweet to barely hot, with a pronounced depth of flavour and pleasant raisin sweetness.

The small conical shape and thick walls make these peppers especially suitable for stuffing and preparing spicy appetisers. Fruiting continues for a long time, especially when grown in a greenhouse or when the plant is brought indoors in autumn.

 Variety characteristics

• Variety: Kardoula (Kardoula)
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Origin: Turkey
• Type: Very mildly hot pepper
• Heat level: 0–1 000 SHU
• Colour at maturity: Deep dark red
• Shape: Small, conical
• Fruit walls: Thick
• Flavour: Sweet to barely hot
• Aromatic profile: Rich, with a raisin-like sweetness
• Growth: Very fast
• Ripening: Early
• Height: 90–120 cm
• Fruiting: Prolonged
• Suitable for stuffing: Yes.

🔥 Heat

0–1 000 SHU

Kardoula is an exceptionally mild pepper, where flavour is much more important than heat. This makes it suitable even for people who usually avoid very spicy varieties.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: recommended for a higher yield
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Height: 90–120 cm
Support: taller plants can be tied up
Pruning: suitable for shaping a more compact plant.

In autumn, the plant can be moved into a pot and placed on a bright windowsill, where fruiting may continue.

🍴 Culinary use

Kardoula is especially suitable for stuffing with cheese, meat, or various sauces. Its thick walls and small conical shape are very convenient for this purpose. Its sweetness and minimal heat also make it suitable for roasting, grilling, pickling, antipasti, and fresh appetisers.

💡 Urban Botaniks tip: With Kardoula (Kardoula), I would highlight the flavour rather than the heat. The combination of 0–1 000 SHU, thick walls, and raisin-like sweetness makes it especially interesting for stuffed peppers and gourmet appetisers.