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Aleppo Pepper

Aleppo Pepper

Mild heat with rich, fruity flavor — a classic pepper for drying, flakes, and culinary use.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Mild to Medium

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    5,000–10,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to deep red

  • ⏳ Days

    80–90 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Aleppo Pepper is a well-known culinary pepper valued for its balanced heat and rich, complex flavor. This variety produces medium-sized fruits that ripen to a deep red and are commonly dried and processed into flakes or powder.

It’s a great choice for gardeners interested in growing peppers for seasoning and spice, offering both flavor and versatility.

Flavor & Heat

Aleppo peppers have a mild to moderate heat with a rich, slightly fruity flavor and subtle earthy notes. When dried, the flavor deepens and develops a distinctive, well-rounded profile.

It’s commonly used as crushed pepper flakes, adding both heat and flavor without overwhelming a dish.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and temperatures have warmed. Aleppo performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering.

Plants are productive and suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Allow fruits to fully ripen to red before harvesting for drying and best flavor development.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from fresh heat to culinary staples.

Aleppo represents the kitchen — balanced heat, rich flavor, and everyday usability.

This is where peppers move from the garden to the plate.

From soil to scorch.