Carmen Pepper

Carmen is an F1 hybrid Corno di Toro-type sweet pepper developed by Johnny's Selected Seeds that won an All-America Selections award in 2006. Its tapered, bull's-horn-shaped fruits average 15 cm long, ripen from green to a deep Italian red, and develop an exceptionally sweet, fruity flavor — particularly when fully ripe — making them excellent for roasting or eating fresh. The variety is known for early production, upright plants, and consistent performance across diverse growing conditions.

Days to maturity

70–75 days

Plant height

50–75 cm (20–30 in)

Best use

Roasting, fresh eating, salads

Species

Capsicum annuum

Origin

Italy (Corno di Toro type); bred by Johnny's Selected Seeds