Rezha Macedonian pepper
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Rezha Macedonian Pepper Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum

Description

Rezha Macedonian Pepper is a traditional Balkan variety celebrated for its long, slender, and mildly sweet fruits. The pods ripen from bright green to deep red, producing a visually striking and highly productive plant.

Heat levels are mild, typically estimated at 500–1,500 Scoville Heat Units, offering barely noticeable warmth and a sweet, crisp flavour. This pepper is ideal for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and pickling. Its dependable yields and classic flavour make it a staple in Mediterranean and Balkan kitchens.

Plants are upright, vigorous, and well-suited to container or garden bed cultivation. Rezha is easy to grow and highly rewarding for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Phenotype

  • Plant habit: Upright, medium-sized

  • Foliage: Green

  • Pod shape: Long, slender, slightly tapered

  • Pod size: Approx. 12–18 cm

  • Colour progression: Green → deep red

  • Productivity: Heavy and consistent

  • Notable traits: Mild Balkan heirloom type, excellent for roasting and pickling

Key Features

  • Traditional Macedonian/Balkan pepper

  • Mild heat: 500–1,500 SHU

  • Long, slender fruits ripening to red

  • Heavy cropping, reliable variety

  • Versatile culinary use

Culinary Uses

  • Fresh eating and salads

  • Roasting and cooking

  • Pickling and preserving

  • Baking or stuffing

Growing Notes

  • Easy germination

  • Performs well in greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny outdoor locations in the UK

  • Suitable for containers or garden beds

  • Beginner-friendly variety

Rezha Macedonian Pepper Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum

Description

Rezha Macedonian Pepper is a traditional Balkan variety celebrated for its long, slender, and mildly sweet fruits. The pods ripen from bright green to deep red, producing a visually striking and highly productive plant.

Heat levels are mild, typically estimated at 500–1,500 Scoville Heat Units, offering barely noticeable warmth and a sweet, crisp flavour. This pepper is ideal for fresh eating, salads, roasting, and pickling. Its dependable yields and classic flavour make it a staple in Mediterranean and Balkan kitchens.

Plants are upright, vigorous, and well-suited to container or garden bed cultivation. Rezha is easy to grow and highly rewarding for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Phenotype

  • Plant habit: Upright, medium-sized

  • Foliage: Green

  • Pod shape: Long, slender, slightly tapered

  • Pod size: Approx. 12–18 cm

  • Colour progression: Green → deep red

  • Productivity: Heavy and consistent

  • Notable traits: Mild Balkan heirloom type, excellent for roasting and pickling

Key Features

  • Traditional Macedonian/Balkan pepper

  • Mild heat: 500–1,500 SHU

  • Long, slender fruits ripening to red

  • Heavy cropping, reliable variety

  • Versatile culinary use

Culinary Uses

  • Fresh eating and salads

  • Roasting and cooking

  • Pickling and preserving

  • Baking or stuffing

Growing Notes

  • Easy germination

  • Performs well in greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny outdoor locations in the UK

  • Suitable for containers or garden beds

  • Beginner-friendly variety

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