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Doux d’Espagne (Spanish Giant) Pepper

Doux d’Espagne (Spanish Giant) Pepper

Large, sweet heirloom peppers with thick walls and classic garden performance.

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

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Sweet

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    0 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum annuum

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to red

  • ⏳ Days

    75–90 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes (large container recommended)

The Variety

Doux d’Espagne, also known as Spanish Giant, is a classic heirloom sweet pepper known for its large size and dependable production. This variety produces elongated, thick-walled fruits that mature from green to a rich red.

It’s a great choice for gardeners looking for a traditional, high-yielding sweet pepper that performs well across a range of growing conditions.

Flavor & Heat

This is a true sweet pepper with no heat. The flavor is mild, clean, and slightly sweet, making it a versatile option for a wide range of dishes.

Its thick walls and large size make it especially well suited for stuffing, roasting, and fresh slicing.

Garden Notes

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

Plants are productive and benefit from good support as fruits develop due to their size. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and larger containers. Harvest green or allow to fully ripen to red for more sweetness.

🌱 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 modern hybrids to traditional varieties.

Doux d’Espagne represents the sweet heritage lane — large, mild peppers rooted in classic European growing.

This is where size meets sweetness.

From soil to scorch.