Amethyst Fire

Amethyst Fire is a dark, ornamental Capsicum chinense pepper with finger-shaped pods that ripen from purplish green to peach, streaked with purple and black. The flavour is sweet and floral with a hint of blueberry, backed by strong heat.

Plants are very productive, carrying up to about 100 peppers each, with dark green foliage, purple stems and white flowers. Amethyst Fire was developed by Mike’s Pepper Seeds from a Black Peach Biquinho crossed with an unknown pepper; it is still an unstable cross (F4), so fruit shape and colour may vary from plant to plant.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy
Foliage: Dark
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

Pods are about 5–8 cm (2–3") long, often with a slight bulge in the middle and a tapered tip. Harvest when fully peach for the best flavour, and pick regularly to keep plants producing.

Heat level: Hot (about 100,000 SHU)

Excellent for:

• Hot sauces
• Fruity salsas
• Drying and powders
• Ornamental containers

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

• Earlier harvest in northern climates
• Faster establishment and vigorous growth
• Reliable production for longer-season peppers

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: pepper collectors, hot sauce makers, and gardeners looking for a striking dark plant with flavourful, fruity heat.