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Charapita Pepper (Capsicum chinense)

Charapita Pepper (Capsicum chinense)

Height: 3'

SHU: 30,000-50,000 (hot)

Origin: Peru

Description: Tiny bright orange/yellow pea-sized fruits and full of heat--fruity and citrusy! These are often kept nearby so a little bit of spice can be added easily to a dish.

Days to Maturity: 70 days until peppers, 100 for maturity

Sun: Full

  • Photo Credit

    By User:Carstor - Self-photographed, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2677879

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