The Sugar Rush Peach pepper is a fruity, sweet, and spicy chili pepper with a moderate heat level, ranging from 10,000 to 25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It produces long, elongated, peach-colored pods with a smooth, glossy, and sometimes slightly wrinkled skin. Its flavor profile is rich in tropical fruit notes, such as apricot and citrus, with a sweet and slightly floral taste that complements its smoky, complex heat.
Characteristics
- Color: Ripens from light green to a vibrant peach or peachy-orange color.
- Size & Shape: Elongated, conical, and tapering to a point, with pods typically measuring 3-4 inches long.
- Flavor: A balance of sweet, fruity, floral, and tropical flavors, with notes of apricot and citrus.
- Heat: Moderate heat, comparable to or slightly higher than a Serrano, but less than a Habanero.
- Scoville Rating: 10,000–25,000 SHU.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.