Anastasiya

Anastasia is a compact Eastern-European sweet pepper valued for dependable yields, glossy color, and crisp, juicy walls. Fruits set early on tidy plants and size up quickly to a generous, cook-friendly length, turning from rich green to a deep market red. The flavor is clean and sweet with a mild, garden-fresh aroma that holds up beautifully when roasted, stuffed, or sliced into salads. Medium-thick walls blister and peel easily after a quick char, and the pods keep their shape in sautés and sheet-pan roasts. Plants stay manageable in containers or raised beds and respond well to even moisture, mulch, and a light stake once clusters get heavy. Regular picking keeps flowers coming so you’ll enjoy a steady run of harvests through warm weather. If you want a reliable, space-efficient sweet pepper with broad kitchen utility, Anastasia is an easy favorite.

Days: 70–90
Species: Capsicum annuum
SHU: 0 (sweet)
Heat Level: Sweet
Plant Size: ~18–28 inches, compact and branching; container-friendly
Pod Size: ~4–5 inches; elongated/blocky conical; medium-thick walls
Color: Green → deep red at full maturity
Flavor: Clean, sweet, and juicy; excellent roasted, stuffed, or fresh
Creator: Traditional Eastern-European selection (Moldova/Ukraine lineage)