About this seed

Sugar Rush Peach is an open-pollinated Capsicum baccatum pepper (family Solanaceae) with long, wrinkled pods that ripen to a peach colour and taste sweet and fruity. Heat varies widely, 10,000–50,000 Scoville heat units. The packet holds 5 seeds.

Fruit and plant

Elongated, wrinkled pods about 7.5–10 cm (3–4 in) long
Ripen from light green to peach
Tall plants, up to about 1.5 m (5 ft), that need staking
Eaten fresh in salsas and salads, or used for hot sauces, pickles and chili powder

Sow warm: soil at 24–29 °C

Start the seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and keep the soil at 24–29 °C until seedlings appear. We have no species seed specification for Capsicum baccatum yet, so this temperature comes from the variety notes for this item.

Planting out

Transplant once seedlings are established and frost has passed, 45–60 cm apart, in full sun and well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, which leads to root disease.

A long season

Pods mature about 90–100 days after transplanting.

What you get: 5 seeds per packet. Keep any seed you do not sow sealed, cool and dry. We have no tested storage life or germination percentage for this packet and do not state one.

FAQ

How hot is it?

Between jalapeño and habanero: 10,000–50,000 Scoville heat units, and it varies from pod to pod.

What does it taste like?

Sweet and tropical, with citrus notes and a subtle smoky heat.