
Details
Also known as the Penis Pepper and even Chili Willy. The Yellow Peter pepper is close kinfolk to the original strain of Red Peter out of Eastern Tennessee. It was first popularized in the United States by Frank X. Tolbert in the 1950's. The Yellow Peter has a milder, mellow flavor that is not quite as spicy compared to the Red Peter Pepper. This 'brother' produces many realistically shaped pods. However, as in any pepper, pod shapes do vary. Despite the novelty, the Yellow Peter pepper is actually a great tasting pepper for salsas and cooking. They have citrus fruity flavor tones and are very productive! Peppers are approximately 3 to 4" long, and 1 to 1.5" wide when fully mature. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 5,000 - 30,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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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 | 18-24 in. (45-60 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 | 70-80 |
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 gold |
Pepper Shape | Long, Twisted |
Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
Seeds Per Pack | 10 |