Description

Rich, velvety sweetness in a classic Italian shape. Corno di Toro Rosso, the famed “bull’s horn,” delivers bell-pepper comfort with deeper aroma and a succulent bite that sings when roasted. Expect honeyed red pepper, cherry-tomato notes, and a low-acid finish that makes everything from sheet-pan dinners to antipasti taste like summer.

The plants are vigorous and tidy, typically 2 to 3 feet tall with a well-branched habit that sets heavy clusters of long, elegant pods. Clean, dark foliage frames the fruit so the plants look ornamental well before ripening. Pods average 8 to 10 inches, smooth and tapered with thick, juicy walls that blister and peel beautifully over flame. They mature from glossy green to a saturated, ruby red that signals peak sweetness and perfume, and the firm flesh holds shape on the grill, in the pan, and in brine.

Bite into a fully colored pod and bright garden sweetness comes first, followed by a gentle, buttery finish and hints of roasted corn. In the kitchen, Corno di Toro Rosso shines for grilling, stuffing, and pan-frying; sliced into rings, it brings crunch and vivid color to salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Charred and peeled, it purées into a silky, crimson sauce or soup; dried at peak color and ground, it yields a sweet, brick-red powder that lifts rubs, eggs, and roasted vegetables.

Rooted in Italian market gardens and beloved by cooks for its balance of flavor, texture, and yield, Corno di Toro Rosso is a pantry-building Capsicum annuum you’ll harvest by the armful. Grow it for dependable production, showpiece color, and the pure, joyful sweetness that makes simple meals feel special.