Description
Species: Baccatum | Origin: Peru | Heat: mediumThe name of the Norteno translates to "northern " because it is a variety that is only popular in the northern coastal valleys of Peru. The plants are vigourous producing many 3 to 4 inch long pendant pods which mature to yellow, red, and also to orange colours. The Vir and Lambayeque valleys in Peru are the main production areas for this variety and it is commonly eaten fresh with seafood. Northern people Peruvian pledge that the Norteno has a "better northern taste."
