The Purple Pumpkin pepper is a chili pepper known for its decorative appearance and layered color changes from deep purple to red, resembling a small pumpkin. These peppers have a moderate heat level similar to a jalapeño, with a sweet, crunchy flavor that improves as the fruit matures through its color phases. They are compact, highly productive plants suitable for ornamental use, fresh consumption, or pickling.
Appearance
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Shape:The peppers have a rounded, flattened shape, resembling a mini upside-down pumpkin.
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Color:They begin as a deep purple and gradually transition through phases of lavender, peach, and orange before ripening to a bright red.
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Foliage:The plants themselves are compact and bushy, producing lots of colorful fruit throughout the season.
Flavor and Heat
- Flavor Profile: The flavor is sweet and crunchy, with a pleasant, clean finish.
- Heat Level: It has a medium heat, generally comparable to a jalapeño pepper.
- Best Flavor: The most flavorful and sweetest stage is when the pepper has fully matured to its orange or red color.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.