Peter Pepper
- Brand: Petrolia Bloom Co.
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Peter Pepper is an American heirloom chili known for its unusual, novelty pod shape. The wrinkled pods ripen from green to bright red and have a clean, moderately hot flavour.Plants are compact to medium in size (about 45–75 cm) and reasonably productive. It is an old US variety often associated...
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Peter Pepper is an American heirloom chili known for its unusual, novelty pod shape. The wrinkled pods ripen from green to bright red and have a clean, moderately hot flavour.
Plants are compact to medium in size (about 45–75 cm) and reasonably productive. It is an old US variety often associated with Louisiana and East Texas.
Plant Details
Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (compact to medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 35–45 cm (14–18")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in medium to large containers
Support: Usually not needed; helpful under heavy fruit load
Fruit and Harvest
Wrinkled pods about 10–15 cm long with a rounded, bulbous tip. Pods ripen from green to bright red and can be picked at either stage.
Heat level: Medium (10,000–23,000 SHU)
Excellent for:
- Salsas
- Pickling
- Drying and chili powder
- Cooking in place of jalapeño or serrano
- Conversation-piece gardens
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: gardeners who enjoy novelty varieties, container growers and fresh salsa makers.
