The purple tiger jalapeno is a visually striking ornamental pepper with variegated green, white, and purple leaves and slim, jalapeño-shaped fruits that start purple, develop stripes, and ripen to red. These peppers have a mild-to-medium heat, often with a sweet, fruity, or earthy flavor, making them suitable for salads, salsas, and other culinary uses.
Appearance
- Plant: Features unique variegated leaves with green, white, and purple hues.
- Fruits: Produce slim, jalapeño-shaped pods.
- Color Transition: The pods start a deep purple, then develop striking stripes before maturing into a vibrant red.
Flavor and Heat
- Flavor: Described as having a slightly sweet, fruity, and sometimes earthy taste, according to Bohica Pepper Hut.
- Heat Level: Offers a mild-to-medium heat, with some variations in intensity.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.