Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - Bulgarian Carrot
Description
Crisp, citrusy heat in a neon-orange package. Bulgarian Carrot, also known as Shipka, lights up the garden and the plate with snappy texture and a bright, peppery bite. The flavor leans toward orange zest, carrot sweetness, and a clean medium hot glow, making it a favorite for fresh salsas, quick pickles, and colorful hot sauces that stay lively rather than heavy.
The plants are compact and prolific, about 18 to 24 inches tall with a tidy, branching habit that sets clusters of slim, tapered pods. Glossy green foliage frames the fruit beautifully so the plants read ornamental even before ripening. Pods average 3 to 4 inches, smooth and carrot shaped with firm, crunchy walls. They mature from deep green to an electric tangerine orange that signals peak sweetness and aroma. Those sturdy walls hold their snap in jars and on the grill, while the shape makes them easy to slice into rings or spears.
Bite into a ripe pod and you get fresh sweetness first, then a focused heat that builds and lingers cleanly. In the kitchen, a handful of rings brightens tacos, slaws, and grain bowls; whole pods pickle into jewel toned snacks with irresistible crunch; dried and ground, they yield a sunny, citrusy powder for rubs and finishing salts. Selected in cooler European climates for dependable performance, Bulgarian Carrot remains a reliable, high-yielding Capsicum annuum with crowd-pleasing color, texture, and a heat level cooks can use every day.
Description
Description
Crisp, citrusy heat in a neon-orange package. Bulgarian Carrot, also known as Shipka, lights up the garden and the plate with snappy texture and a bright, peppery bite. The flavor leans toward orange zest, carrot sweetness, and a clean medium hot glow, making it a favorite for fresh salsas, quick pickles, and colorful hot sauces that stay lively rather than heavy.
The plants are compact and prolific, about 18 to 24 inches tall with a tidy, branching habit that sets clusters of slim, tapered pods. Glossy green foliage frames the fruit beautifully so the plants read ornamental even before ripening. Pods average 3 to 4 inches, smooth and carrot shaped with firm, crunchy walls. They mature from deep green to an electric tangerine orange that signals peak sweetness and aroma. Those sturdy walls hold their snap in jars and on the grill, while the shape makes them easy to slice into rings or spears.
Bite into a ripe pod and you get fresh sweetness first, then a focused heat that builds and lingers cleanly. In the kitchen, a handful of rings brightens tacos, slaws, and grain bowls; whole pods pickle into jewel toned snacks with irresistible crunch; dried and ground, they yield a sunny, citrusy powder for rubs and finishing salts. Selected in cooler European climates for dependable performance, Bulgarian Carrot remains a reliable, high-yielding Capsicum annuum with crowd-pleasing color, texture, and a heat level cooks can use every day.
