Description
Chilli Name: UMBERTO
Chilli Species: Capsicum Annuum
Chilli Origin: Unknown
Chilli Heat: Mild
Umberto is a Capsicum annuum variety grown for everyday culinary use rather than high heat. It is valued for its balanced flavour and versatility in the kitchen, fitting well into a wide range of cooked dishes.
Pods are medium-sized and elongated with a smooth surface. Fruits ripen from green to red when fully mature. Pod walls are moderately thick, making them suitable for frying, roasting, and general cooking applications.
Flavour is clean and slightly sweet with a gentle warmth. Heat is classed as Mild, providing light pungency that enhances food without dominating it. No formally published Scoville Heat Unit figure is available for this variety.
Plants are compact to medium in size and produce reliably under warm growing conditions. They perform well in open ground, greenhouses, and large containers, offering consistent yields across the season.
The breeding background and naming origin of Umberto are not formally documented. It is best regarded as a named culinary annuum rather than a regional landrace or modern hybrid.
Germination temperature 28–30 °C. See our Water and Feed Guides for advise.
Chilli Seeds Qty is 5 per pack unless stated.
