Dulce de Espana
What is Dulce de Espana?
These Dulce de Espana sweet pepper seeds grow a classic Spanish variety with large, elongated fruits and a rich flavour. It is widely used in Spanish cooking, both fresh and cooked.
Background and name
The name means “Sweet from Spain”, and the variety has been grown for generations in regions such as Andalusia and Murcia. It is often used for grilling and frying in traditional dishes such as pisto and escalivada.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant grows to about 80–100 cm tall and bears large, elongated fruits that can reach 20 cm in length. They ripen from green to deep red and have a smooth surface and thick flesh.
Flavour and uses of Dulce de Espana
The flavour is very sweet and aromatic. The fruits take on a slightly smoky note when cooked, which makes them excellent for grilling or roasting.
Serving ideas for Dulce de Espana
Ideal for stuffing with rice or cheese, slicing for the barbecue or shredding into a Spanish omelette. It can also be dried and ground into a sweet paprika powder.
How to grow Dulce de Espana
Dulce de Espana is a Capsicum annuum and is sown between February and April. It needs warmth and plenty of nutrients to produce the largest fruits, and is best grown in a greenhouse.
Price is for 6 sweet pepper seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, or in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer. For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
