Chervena Chushka Pepper Seeds

Chervena Chushka Pepper

Chervena Chushka is a beautiful and delicious heirloom sweet pepper from Bulgaria, prized for its rich flavor, thick walls, and impressive productivity! The name translates to "red pepper" in Bulgarian, a fitting description for this traditional variety. These gorgeous peppers typically grow 5–6 inches long, with broad shoulders and a tapered, slightly pointed shape. Fruits begin green and ripen to a brilliant, deep red.

Chervena Chushka is known for its exceptionally sweet, rich pepper flavor that becomes even more delicious when roasted! A favorite in traditional Bulgarian cooking, these peppers are excellent for roasting, grilling, stuffing, frying, or enjoying fresh. They are especially well suited for making homemade lyutenitsa, a traditional Bulgarian roasted pepper and tomato spread. Their thick, meaty walls make them a fantastic choice for preserving and freezing, too!

Plants are vigorous, bushy, and highly productive, producing an abundance of large, beautiful red peppers throughout the growing season. A wonderful old-world heirloom for gardeners who appreciate traditional European varieties with exceptional sweetness and flavor!

Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Plant Height: Approximately 24–36 inches
Fruit Size: 5–6 inches long
Fruit Color: Green ripening to deep red
Days to Maturity: Approximately 75–85 days from transplant
Growth Habit: Bushy, vigorous, and highly productive
Origin: Bulgaria