Peppapeach Chilli Seeds – 10 Seeds
Species: Capsicum chinense
Description
Peppapeach is a rare and visually striking chinense chilli variety, producing smooth, tapered pods that ripen from green to a soft peach-orange colour. Known for its fruity, tropical flavour and intense heat, this chilli is perfect for hot sauces, salsas, pastes, and ornamental planting.
Heat levels are extremely hot, typically estimated at 600,000–900,000 Scoville Heat Units, delivering a fiery burn beneath a sweet, fruity undertone. Peppapeach is ideal for collectors and experienced growers looking for both flavour and visual impact.
Plants are compact, bushy, and highly productive under warm, protected conditions. Recommended for experienced growers familiar with handling super-hot chinense chillies.
Phenotype
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Plant habit: Compact, bushy, upright
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Foliage: Green
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Pod shape: Smooth, tapered
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Pod size: Approx. 6–9 cm
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Colour progression: Green → soft peach-orange
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Productivity: Heavy, clustered pods
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Notable traits: Super-hot chinense, fruity tropical flavour, ornamental pods
Key Features
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Super-hot Capsicum chinense variety
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Soft peach-orange, tapered pods
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Estimated heat: 600,000–900,000 SHU
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Fruity, tropical flavour beneath extreme heat
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Heavy cropping, compact, ornamental plants
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Pack contains 10 seeds
Culinary Uses
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Hot sauces, pastes, and salsas
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Drying and grinding into powders
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Heat-intensive cooking (use sparingly)
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Decorative edible plant
Growing Notes
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Requires warmth for germination and growth
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Best grown in greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny outdoor locations in the UK
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Compact, bushy, highly productive
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Recommended for experienced growers