European Chiles

AGATHA
This was the first chile that caught my eye while strolling Mario Dadomo's chile fields in Parma, Italy. When I asked him about the name he said he found it to be mysterious. Small and compact with bright orange yellow chiles. Annuum, Country: Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

AJI NORTENO
A fat red chile bursting with fruity flavor and fire, from the northern part of Peru. Heat scale 6, Species: Baccatum, Country: Peru

ALEPPO
This Syrian cayenne has been requested year after year and I finally saved enough seed to offer it this season. Annuum.

AMMAZZO
Small cherry shaped peppers make this Italian beauty resemble a fragrant red bouquet. Heat scale: 5, Species: Annuum, Country: Italy

APPLE
Hungary
A tingly red paprika chile from Hungary. Annuum.

ARANCIONE A MAZZETTI
Red erect chiles from the island of Stromboli. Heat scale: 7, Species: annuum, Country: Italy

BEAUTIFUL
The name says it all. Piu' bello. Small, mulitcolored, intricate. Annuum. Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

BIBARIYA
Looks like a giant pouty nipple (see Biquinho). Wonderful shape that tapers to a pert point. White chiles ripen to a ruby red. Annuum. Hungary. Heat scale: 4

BLUEBERRY
I've always said you can grow any color of chile except for blue. Italian chile breeder Mario Dadomo has proven me wrong. The fruits resemble a blueberry in color and size and shape but the taste is all chile. Annuum. Italy. Heat: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

BOSNIAN HOT
Large rare thick triangular yellow to red fruits. Annuum. Country: Bosnia

BULGARIAN CARROT
Bulgaria
Called shipkas in their native Bulgaria, these bright orange chiles are great for pickling. Annuum.

CHERRY
Georgia, Russia
A Georgian Russian variety, shape and color resemble the name. Mild. Annuum

CLAVO
Salmon colored chiles with goofy bulging sides. Don't club anybody with these cudgels. Chinense. Italy. Heat scale: 9. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

CZECHOSLOVAKIAN BLACK
Czech Republic
Dark leaves and purple flowers frame these mild shiny Jalapeno-like chiles which turn an incredible lustrous black, then red. Annuum.

ECCO
Eccola! And here it is: another stunning multicolored ornamental. Annuum. Italy. Heat scale: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

ESPLENDOR
Truly a splendid sight. Gleaming upward pointing multicolored clusters of chiles. Annuum. Italy. Heat scale: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

EUREKA
Mario has found it! This was my 2009 beauty winner. Thin yet voluptuous chiles. Annuum. Italy. Heat scale: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

HDV
France
This plant towered over the others in the chile field. Fuzzy stems with thin oval red fruits. Frutescens.

GEORGIA FLAME
Georgia, Russia
GEORGIA FLAME Georgia, Russia

GOLDEN GREEK
A mild pepperoncini kissed by the Mediterranean sun. A great pickling
pepper. Annuum.

GUAPITO
Dark leaves frame petite multicolored clusters of chiles. Small and beautiful like the name. Annuum. Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

Habanero, CAPPUCINO - NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
For those who like a little extra kick in their java. Chocolate habanero from Italy

HABANERO, CHOCOLATE
A deep rich chocolate brown suffuses this volvanic chinense.

HABANERO, LUCIFER
Let the devil tempt you with his yellow white fiery fruits. Heat: 10, Species: Chinense, Country: Italy

HUNGARIAN
Hungary
This medium hot blocky pepper came from a friend´s Hungarian mother so I call it the Bussert pepper in her honor. She uses it for pickling and canning. Annuum.

ILLUMINADO
Let there be light! Brilliant multicolored small chiles grow upright. A stunner. Annuum. Italy. Heat scale: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

KROATINA
This was the runner up in the 2009 Beauty Trials. Compact bush loaded with white chiles that ripen to red. From Croatia. Annuum. Croatia. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

LACRIME DI CRISTO
Tears of Christ but surely tears of joy. I've seen this described as a bird pepper but this heavenly chile was all habanero! Chinense.

LINGUA DI FUOCO
Better known in Italy as a bean, but this pepper will kiss your tongue with fire. Also called Cornetto. Annuum.

MACARENA
The strangest shaped purple pepper I have ever seen. The dark warty chiles resemble upside down patty pan squashes and point at the sky. Annuum. Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

MARONE
Larger satiny chesnut brown chile. Annuum. Italy, Heat scale: 6 Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

OPERA
This red and purple Italian ornamental will have you singing joyful arias. Annuum. Italy, Heat scale: 8 Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

PARADISCOMALAKU
Hungary
This pepper came from Hungary and is one of their mildly spicy paprika peppers. Wonderful for drying and grinding into powders. Annuum.

PEPPERONCINI
Italy
By popular demand, I offer this mild, pickling pepper. This goofy shape looks great in a canning jar or in vinegar. Annuum.

PICCANTE ROSSO DI CAIENNA
Italy
Small to medium sized chile designed for those who like a little spice in their pasta sauces. Annuum.

POLLITO
Little chicken: this was a big hit as a potted plant at Farmer's Market last season. Compact and bushy with gathered small red chiles. Annuum, Italy. Heat scale: 8 Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

CYKLON
Poland
A Polish pepper to salute my father´s homeland. Good for drying. Annuum

PORTUGAL
Portugal
A classic. I've grown this for years and wanted to share it with all cayenne lovers. Annuum.

SEBES
A large medium heat yellow beauty from Czechoslovakia. Annuum. Country: Czechoslovakia

SERBIAN
Similar goofy shape as Chapeu de Frade but these are hotter and ripen to an orange red. Heat: 5, Species: Baccatum, Country: Serbia

SIBIRISCHER PAPRIKA
The hottest paprika I have ever grown. Mind numbing and tongue tingling small red clustered fruits. Heat: 7, Species: Annuum, Country: Hungary

SILVY
Compact bushy plant spilling over with small red fiery bites. Annuum. Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

SINFONIA
Truly a symphony of color. Thin erect riotous multicolored fruits grow in clusters. Annuum, Italy. Heat scale: 8 Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

SARGA
Did I say I already had a 2007 favorite? These bright orange chiles stood out in both the greenhouse and the field and their crunchy sweet hot bite was a standout in taste. Heat: 4, Species: Annuum, Country: Hungary

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