This Spanish heirloom pepper -- the piquillo -- means 'little beak', because of its shape tapering to a pointy, oftentimes slightly curved tip. These are sturdy and tall-growing plants that will benefit from plenty of sunshine and need a longer season to start producing ripe peppers. The attractive red-ripe peppers measure 2-1/2-4 inches long without the stem and 3-5 inches long when the stem is included, and up to 1-1/2 inche wide at the widest part. They are wonderfully flavourful and thinner-fleshed than the blocky type sweet peppers, and with no heat detected (although some will say there may be minimal spiciness). Great for cooking and stuffing.