Is anybody growing the Pimenton de la vera? It appears to be somewhat difficult to find these spanish paprika seeds since it became a protected species in 1998 but I'm becoming quite interested in traditional paprikas and traditional sausages (Spanish chorizo), and would love to grow these next year if possible.
wanted Looking for Pimenton de la vera seeds
- Thread starter POTAWIE
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- I am looking and also very intrested in these varities..Im chaseing Pimento De Padron, I know not same BUT try these sites: (i was sent links and have not purchased from any of them yet and 2 look the same ??)(and I cant read them ?!)
http://www.mvgarden.com/fichaProducto.php?idproducto=301
http://www.plantamus.com/tienda/product_info.php?products_id=331
http://www.galicianatural.com/galicia/product_info.php?products_id=459
http://www.mvgarden.com/fichaProducto.php?idproducto=301
http://www.plantamus.com/tienda/product_info.php?products_id=331
http://www.galicianatural.com/galicia/product_info.php?products_id=459
Pimento De Padron I believe are quite easy to find, but I don't really think its legal to sell Pimenton de la vera or other protected seeds, or even use their name which is likely why they are so hard to locate
Pimento De Padron
http://www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=65&target=products
Pimento De Padron
http://www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=65&target=products
POTAWIE said:Pimento De Padron I believe are quite easy to find, but I don't really think its legal to sell Pimenton de la vera or other protected seeds, or even use their name which is likely why they are so hard to locate
Pimento De Padron
http://www.southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=65&target=products
Those guys are in UK...and have not dealt with them before. Thanx mate.
De la vera sounds intresting, I will have to check it out.
Pimento De Padron . i have some seeds from last year if you would like to get some i can send you
Hi,
Dunno how you've got on finding seeds, or whether I'm resurrecting an old thread, but "semillas Pimiento de la vera" is what your looking for I think (seeds peppers of la vera). From looking at google, I think pimenton is paprika (ie ground peppers) and pimiento is peppers (though I could be utterly wrong
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http://www.google.com/search?q=semillas+pimiento+de+la+vera&hl=en turns up some more promising looking results
and seed savers exchange has them listed here
Alistair
Dunno how you've got on finding seeds, or whether I'm resurrecting an old thread, but "semillas Pimiento de la vera" is what your looking for I think (seeds peppers of la vera). From looking at google, I think pimenton is paprika (ie ground peppers) and pimiento is peppers (though I could be utterly wrong
)http://www.google.com/search?q=semillas+pimiento+de+la+vera&hl=en turns up some more promising looking results
and seed savers exchange has them listed here
Alistair
I thought "pimento de la vera" was a type of pepper and a type of paprika.
"Luscious red peppers have been produced in the La Vera microclimate of Spain's Extremadura region for centuries. Production of the smoky paprika made from these peppers is the first aromatic seasoning to be protected by law in Spain Mature peppers are dried and smoked over oak fires and then stone-ground to a fine, powdery consistency. La Dalia Pimenton de la Vera is D.O. protected - Pimento de la Vera was the first pepper to receive such designation in Spain. Picante is the "hot" version of the smoky paprika and hence it has a mellow bite flowing into its smoky warm flavor. It has a much more complex flavor than Hungarian paprika, with an aromatic smokiness that puts it in a class of its own. It is absolutely essential ingredient for many of the Spanish cuisines."
http://www.chefshop-gourmet-food-store.com/4511.html
"Luscious red peppers have been produced in the La Vera microclimate of Spain's Extremadura region for centuries. Production of the smoky paprika made from these peppers is the first aromatic seasoning to be protected by law in Spain Mature peppers are dried and smoked over oak fires and then stone-ground to a fine, powdery consistency. La Dalia Pimenton de la Vera is D.O. protected - Pimento de la Vera was the first pepper to receive such designation in Spain. Picante is the "hot" version of the smoky paprika and hence it has a mellow bite flowing into its smoky warm flavor. It has a much more complex flavor than Hungarian paprika, with an aromatic smokiness that puts it in a class of its own. It is absolutely essential ingredient for many of the Spanish cuisines."
http://www.chefshop-gourmet-food-store.com/4511.html
MarcV
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Any news on this topic? I'm interested too! 
There are actually 4 types of peppers to look after:
- Jaranda
- Jariza
- Jeromín
- Bola
Some info on the Pimenton De La Vera (via Google translate)
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cerespain.com%2Fcultivo-pimientos-de-la-vera.html&edit-text=
There are actually 4 types of peppers to look after:
- Jaranda
- Jariza
- Jeromín
- Bola
Some info on the Pimenton De La Vera (via Google translate)
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=es&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cerespain.com%2Fcultivo-pimientos-de-la-vera.html&edit-text=