Medusa Ornamental Pepper Seeds – Non-Pungent, Kid-Friendly, Multi-Color (Capsicum annuum)

Medusa is a compact, eye-catching ornamental pepper named for its wild tangle of upward-pointing cone-shaped fruits — like Medusa’s snaking hair. Unlike most ornamental peppers, Medusa is non-pungent, making it a safe and child-friendly option for homes and classrooms. Fruits ripen through a beautiful progression from ivory to yellow, orange, and bright red, creating a living rainbow on a compact, well-branched plant. Perfect for containers, windowsills, and garden borders.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Pod Shape: Cone-shaped, upright
• Color Progression: Ivory → Yellow → Orange → Red
• Heat Level: Non-pungent (mild/sweet) — safe for children
• Growth Habit: Compact, well-branched
• Best For: Containers, windowsills, borders, indoor growing

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
• Germination time: 1–4 weeks
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Harden off over 7–14 days before moving outdoors; bring in when temps drop below 55°F

Growing Tips

• Full sun to partial sun; at least 4 hours of direct light daily
• Well-drained fertile soil or quality potting mix
• Water consistently; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
• Feed with slow-release fertilizer at transplant
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers year-round
• Harvest mature pods with garden scissors to encourage continued fruiting