Peter Pepper Seeds – Mixed Color Novelty Hot Pepper | Heirloom (Capsicum annuum)

The Peter Pepper is one of horticulture’s most distinctive and conversation-starting novelty varieties — a Capsicum annuum heirloom prized for its unmistakably unique pod shape and genuine heat. This mixed-color pack includes red, yellow, and other color variants. Pods reach 3–4 inches long with wrinkled skin and rounded tips, delivering 5,000–30,000 Scoville units of clean jalapeño-comparable heat. A true garden showstopper and a serious culinary pepper.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Novelty heirloom — mixed colors (red, yellow)
• Pod Size: 3–4 inches long × 1–1.5 inches wide
• Pod Description: Wrinkled skin, rounded tip, distinctively shaped
• Heat Level: Medium–Hot — 5,000–30,000 Scoville units
• Days to Maturity: 100+ days
• Best Use: Salsas, ground pepper, hot sauce, ornamental, gifts

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended
• Germination time: 1–4 weeks
• Soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing
• Avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base
• Feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers year-round
• Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F

Safety First

Always wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never touch eyes or sensitive areas. Lime juice may help relieve skin burn if needed.

Harvest

Harvest when pods reach full color (red or yellow). Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.