The ‘Osmarsko Kambe’ sweet pepper is a heart-shaped, pimiento-type variety from Osmar, a village in northeastern Bulgaria. This heirloom is known for its thick walls, vibrant red colour when ripe, and exceptionally sweet flavour. It is highly versatile in the kitchen, lending itself to dishes like Ajvar and Romesco. Its small but substantial size makes it ideal for stuffing and roasting.
This variety has been cultivated by Bulgarian farmers for generations, reflecting the country’s rich agricultural heritage. In 2007, Hristo Hristov of Bulgaria introduced the seeds to the global gardening community. They appeared in the 2011 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook, shared by Tatiana Kouchnareva of Anmore, British Columbia, and became commercially available in North America the same year through Tatiana’s TOMATObase Seeds.
The plants are compact and upright, with sturdy growth that keeps the fruits off the ground, even in wet conditions. They are highly productive, resilient, and mature early in the season, delivering impressive yields. This makes them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow sweet pepper with rewarding results.
‘Osmarsko Kambe’ peppers are not just a culinary delight but also a symbol of the importance of preserving heirloom varieties that carry cultural and agricultural significance.
Key Attributes of Osmarsko Kambe Sweet Peppers:
Origin: Bulgaria (Heirloom variety)
Maturity: Early-maturing (approximately 60-70 days to maturity)
Size: Medium-sized peppers
Shape: Blocky, thick-walled fruits
Colour: Green, ripening to red
Flavour: Sweet, mild
Use: Ideal for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, and stuffing
Growing Conditions: Thrives in short growing seasons, high yield for its size
Texture: Thick, crunchy flesh
These pepper seeds are available directly from Garden Faerie Botanicals in the heart of British Columbia, Canada. The collection features heirloom and heritage seeds that are personally cultivated organically without the use of any chemicals. Emphasizing historical, rare, non-GMO seeds, this selection preserves biodiversity through open-pollination.
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