Chili Peppers
Espelette chilli (Gorria)
Espelette chilli (Gorria): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
‘Gorria’ is a chilli variety of Capsicum annuum, in the nightshade family, traditionally associated with the Basque Country and Piment d’Espelette. It produces elongated, conical fruits with smooth skin that changes from green to red as they develop. The variety name identifies the plant; Piment d’Espelette PDO refers to a defined origin and production specification. A Gorria plant in a garden therefore does not automatically give its crop that protected designation.The plant has an upright, branching outline with simple green leaves, generally oval to elongated and pointed. Small, pale flowers precede the fruits, which hang from the branches. The contrast between green foliage and red fruits adds visual interest in the vegetable garden. Plant size and fruit numbers vary with conditions; this is not a large fruit tree.In a temperate climate, this chilli is generally grown over one season. It is sensitive to frost and needs a sufficiently warm, long…
