Harvesting Most capsicum peppers are grown as annuals and harvesting happens about three months right after planting. The core and seeds are taken off, and after that the flesh is dried and powdered. For Spanish paprika (or pimenton), the peppers are dried more than oak fires for a smoky flavour. https://beaumtnbq.p2blogs.com/30023609/the-ultimate-guide-to-sweet-paprika-whole