Beaver Dam pepper explained
| Beaver Dam pepper |
| Species: | Capsicum annuum[1] |
| Origin: | Wisconsin| Embed: | yes | | Heat: | Mild | | Scoville: | 500–1000 |
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The Beaver Dam pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar derived from seeds brought to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, by Hungarian immigrant Joe Hussli in 1912.[2] It is listed in the Slow Food Foundation's "Ark of Taste",[3] and is the subject of an annual festival held in Beaver Dam each September.[4]
Characteristics
Beaver Dam pepper plants are sensitive to moisture and produce more fruits in dry conditions.[5] The fruits are horn-shaped, thick-walled and red or orange when ripe, reaching 6 to 9 inches in length. Because of the size of the fruits, the plant may require a trellis or cage for support. They are eaten raw, stuffed, or in soups and stews.[6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Beaver Dam Pepper: Northern Spice. 5 October 2015. Pepperscale.com. 13 June 2020. 13 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613050036/https://www.pepperscale.com/beaver-dam-pepper/. live.
- Web site: Beaver Dam Pepper. Gastro Obscura. 2020-06-13. 2020-06-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20200607093813/https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/beaver-dam-pepper. live.
- Web site: Beaver Dam Pepper – Arca del Gusto. Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity. 2020-06-13. 2020-06-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20200613051210/https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/ark-of-taste-slow-food/beaver-dam-pepper/. live.
- Web site: Beaver Dam Pepper Festival – Local…Heirloom – Always the second Saturday of September. beaverdampepperfestival.com. 15 September 2024. 15 September 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915032944/https://beaverdampepperfestival.com/. live.
- Web site: Org celebrates endangered Beaver Dam pepper. News 3 Now.
- Web site: A little-known heirloom pepper has its own festival in Beaver Dam, where it arrived in America long ago. Mary Bergin. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 2020-06-13. 2020-10-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026111801/https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/food/2019/09/03/beaver-dam-pepper-festival-celebrates-namesake-heirloom-hungary/2130771001/. live.
