Hot Pepper ‘Balloon’ AKA ‘Bishop’s Crown’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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GH1355
This is a mild pepper with a sweet and fruity flavor. The body of the pods have some detectable heat, but the wings are sweet and mild. They can be used fresh in salsas or salads, and can be dried or pickled as well.
Also known as Joker’s Hat, Friar’s Hat, Orchid, Christmas Bell, Pimenta Cambuci, Campane, Ubatuba Cambuci, and Aji Flor, to name a few! Bishop’s Crown Pepper is named for its distinct three-sided shape resembling a Bishop’s Crown. Although this variety can be found in Barbados, it may be indigenous to South America. Today, it is also found in Europe, possibly brought there from Brazil by the Portuguese sometime in the 18th century.
This is a mild pepper with a sweet and fruity flavor. The body of the pods have some detectable heat, but the wings are sweet and mild. They can be used fresh in salsas or salads, and can be dried or pickled as well.
| Botanical Name | Capsicum baccatum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 15 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 5,000-9,999 SHU, 10,000-24,999 SHU, 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Flat |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
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