The Cheiro Roxa pepper is a Brazilian chili pepper (Capsicum chinense) known for its ornamental, purple-to-pink-and-peach colored pods and sweet, slightly fruity flavor. It offers a moderate heat, around 60,000-100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which is less intense than a Habanero. The plant itself is beautiful, with foliage that can also have a purple hue, and it is considered very productive and relatively easy to grow, making it suitable for growing as an ornamental plant or for culinary uses like salsa.
Key Characteristics
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Origin:Brazil.
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Name Meaning:The name "Cheiro Roxa" translates to "smell purple" in Portuguese, a nod to its unique color.
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Appearance:The pods are shaped interestingly and have a striking color transformation as they ripen from dark purple to pinkish-purple and peach.
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Flavor:It has a sweet and fruity flavor profile with a distinct Capsicum chinense taste.
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Heat:Its heat level is in the mild to medium range, with Scoville units typically falling between 60,000 and 100,000.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.