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Home » Corno di Toro Chili Peppers

Corno di Toro Chili Peppers

by Mike Hultquist · Dec 4, 2017 · Leave a Comment

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The Corno di Toro pepper is an Italian sweet pepper. It's name literally translates to "horn of the bull", or "bull's horn", so named because of it's shape. It is also sometimes referred to as "Cowhorn" pepper.

Corno di Toro Chili Peppers - Orange Variety

It is a long, 8-inch pod that is tapered, with a horn-like shape. The pods mature from green to either red, orange or yellow, depending on the variety grown.

I've included photos of the different varieties here.

The flavor is sweet and fruity.

They are best picked when they have turned a deep red, yellow or orange. These plants were developed to bear fruit during cooler conditions, so they are excellent for higher zones with shorter growing seasons.

Corno di Toro Chili Peppers - Orange Variety

Tapered fruits typically average 6-8 inches long by 2 ½ inches wide and weigh about 5 ounces (142 gm). Maturity is early on an upright, medium-size plant.

They are suitable for outdoor or indoor growing.

Corno di Toro Chili Peppers - Orange Variety

Personally, I love these peppers for their size, flavor and the thickness of the chili pepper walls. They are ideal for roasting and the thickness makes them slightly meaty.

Here is the yellow variety.

Corno di Toro Giallo Chili Pepper

They are also perfect for stuffing and will stand up to the grill and high temperatures.

Here is the red variety.

Carmen Italian Sweet Chili Peppers

Personal Notes

I have grown red, yellow and orange varieties of the Corn di Toro peppers, and they are by far one of my favorite sweet peppers to grow and cook with. They have thicker walls, which make for substantial meals.

I typically use them as part of the Cajun Holy Trinity of onions, celery and peppers (as opposed to bell peppers). They are also great for making stuffed peppers.

Also see:

  • Carmen Italian Chili Peppers
  • Corno di Toro Giallo

Try Some of These Other Great Peppers

  • Gypsy Pepper
  • Sweet Bell Peppers
  • Albino Sweet Pepper
  • Italian Sweet Pepper
  • Cubanelle Pepper
  • Santa Fe Grande

Categories: Capsicum Annuum

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