The Bishop’s cap or clown pepper is a varietal of the species Baccatum pepper that also includes Lemon drop – a favorite in Peru – that originated in South America and is so named for the three lobes that give it its distinctive shape that resembles a bishop’s cap. The plant grows to a large height of 3-4 feet producing flushes of green peppers that take 90-100 days to mature. The peppers start as a light green, turning to orange, maturing into a striking red. What really sets these peppers apart is their phenomenal and versatile taste. Ranging from 5000-30000 units on the scoville they are similar to chipotles in heat. With a tangy sweet and spicy bite having an exceptionally crisp skin, these peppers will the star of your next salsa or pickling batch.

Sowing Instructions:



Start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost in cells. Sow seeds 1/5” deep keeping at optimal temperature of 64 degrees. Keep soil moist until germination in 7-14 days. Keep plants more dry after germination, transplanting after true leaves show and all danger of frost has passed. Plant/pot in full sun spacing 18-24” apart. Water regularly but do not over water.