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Organic very hot bumpy peach-fruited pepper
Solanaceae
Organic hot pepper seeds
Organic 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper
Capsicum chinense
Product code : BIOVO-0098
Organic Pockmark Peach produces deeply bumpy fruit that changes from green to peach, with a fruity, floral profile and very high heat. The selection contains approximately 10 seeds. Germination requires 10–21 days at 25–29°C, and ripening requires a long warm season. Grow in full sun in very well-drained soil or a 15–25 L container. Seed keepers should separate this pepper from nearby Capsicum flowers and choose healthy, cultivar-typical parent plants, since uncontrolled crossing may change the next crop. Always wear gloves during harvest and preparation, ventilate while cooking or grinding, and keep fruit clearly labelled and out of reach. Natural bumps are normal, but soft or wet lesions are not.
- Quantity
- Approximately 10 seeds per packet
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual vegetable in Canadian gardens
Discover the plant
Common namePockmark Peach, very hot bumpy peach pepper
FamilySolanaceae
GenusCapsicum
Specieschinense
CultivarPockmark Peach
TypeOrganic very hot bumpy peach-fruited pepper
Botanical nameCapsicum chinense
Organic 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper (Capsicum chinense) produces deeply bumpy fruit that changes from green to peach at maturity. Its fruity, floral profile accompanies heat reported as very high and intended for experienced enthusiasts. The selection's exact Scoville rating is not published. Each selection contains approximately 10 organic seeds. Plants reach 60–90 cm tall and spread 40–60 cm. When saving seed, isolate flowers from other peppers and select healthy plants that match the cultivar, because crossing can alter the next generation. Handle every harvest as a very hot pepper until its intensity has been cautiously assessed.
Sow indoors from February through April, approximately eight to ten weeks before the last frost, 0.5–1 cm deep. Maintain 25–29°C and even moisture; emergence generally requires 10–21 days. After germination, provide strong light for 14–16 hours daily. Pot up when roots fill the cell, then harden plants gradually for 7–10 days. Transplant only after frost into warm, fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. One plant fits a 15–25 L container. Protect young transplants from cold wind and water immediately after planting. Leave enough spacing around foliage for regular airflow and inspect leaf undersides throughout the season.
After a long warm season, harvest fruit when firm, well developed, and fully peach-coloured; no reliable cultivar-specific transplant-based day count is documented. Natural bumps should not be confused with a soft lesion or rot. Wear gloves, avoid the eyes and face, work in a ventilated area, and begin with a minute amount in sauces, marinades, or powders. Keep very hot fruit and preparations clearly identified and away from children. Discard any soft, mouldy, rotten, damaged, or abnormal-smelling fruit, then clean every contacted tool and surface thoroughly. Refrigerate sound fresh peppers promptly and keep every batch labelled by colour and harvest date.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Approximately 0.5 to 1 cm (¼ to ⅜ in)
Spacing / density
40–60 cm between plants; leave a wider path between rows for care and harvest
Germination temperature
25 to 29 °C (78 to 85 °F)
Germination time
10–21 days
Sowing period
Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Growing 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper from seed. Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in light mix eight to ten weeks before last frost. Mulch only after the ground has warmed, and keep the material away from the stem. Plan around the way 'Pockmark Peach' grows: vigorous, upright, branched, and productive. A pepper seedling needs strong light, gentle airflow, and an evenly moist root zone without standing water. Keep access to the root zone for watering and inspection. Use clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix and steady bottom warmth; never leave the tray saturated. At final planting, space 'Pockmark Peach' 40–60 cm between plants; leave a wider path between rows for care and harvest; crowding extra plants reduces access. Water at soil level when the upper root zone begins drying, maintaining even moisture through fruit development. Watch the pepper plant for deeply bumpy textured fruit, green then peach and confirm maturity from colour, firmness, or size as appropriate. Choose full sun and warm, fertile, freely drained soil for the long ripening season. The crop needs full sun; nearby walls or taller crops should not compromise it. Label every seedling because fruit colour and heat cannot identify young pepper plants. After late-season rain or wind, confirm drainage and support while preserving healthy foliage needed to finish ripening. Clip the plant at the intended colour, supporting loaded branches with the other hand. Gloves and clear labels protect the kitchen workflow, while a frost forecast determines when remaining usable fruit must come inside.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Care level
Moderate
Watering
'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper has a long fruiting period, so its root zone should not swing repeatedly between dryness and saturation. As 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper's deeply bumpy textured fruit, green then peach develops on a plant with vigorous upright branched productive growth, widen the wetted area with the expanding canopy and roots. 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper requires a long warm season; use fruit colour and firmness as ripeness cues and monitor moisture while later flowers and fruit are still developing. Water 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper slowly at soil level, soak the active root zone, and let surplus water drain before irrigating again.
Soil type
'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper needs a warm, open root zone that can support its extended season without remaining waterlogged. Give 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper's vigorous upright branched productive growth enough uncompacted root area to carry deeply bumpy textured fruit, green then peach. Because 'Pockmark Peach' needs a long warm season, keep its soil open and workable through the full production period. Before planting 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper, incorporate mature compost and break compacted layers instead of creating a rich, wet pocket around the crown. For 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper, the supplied pH guidance is approximately 6.0 to 6.8; adjust only after a soil test.
Fertilization
For 'Pockmark Peach', fruit development responds best once feeding becomes restrained. Correct drainage and moisture before increasing fertility. Once 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper buds, excessive nitrogen can delay fruiting. Keep dry fertilizer outside the immediate stem area. Pockmark Peach needs steady nutrition, not lush nitrogen-driven growth. Stop when fertilizer begins favouring soft excess growth. Even moisture helps 'Pockmark Peach' use available nutrients consistently. Read the root zone before reaching for fertilizer. For 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper, its branches should remain sturdy as fruit begins filling.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper. For the first sowing of 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper, use this crop-specific timing as a guide and adjust it to the garden: indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost. Sow approximately 0.5 to 1 cm deep and allow 10 to 21 days for emergence at 25 to 29 °C (78 to 85 °F), then move seedlings promptly into strong light as soon as they appear. After emergence, give 'Pockmark Peach' seedlings bright light and gentle air movement; pot on before roots circle densely, without burying a weak stem in wet mix. Harden the plants gradually, then transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights remain consistently mild. Choose full sun and loose fertile soil, mixing in mature compost while preserving drainage around the crown. Water deeply at soil level, then let the upper layer begin drying; repeated drought-to-soaking cycles can interrupt flower and fruit development. If potted, follow this provision for 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper: 15–25 L per plant. Recheck root-zone moisture whenever heat or wind increases evaporation. During flowering, inspect 'Pockmark Peach' foliage for pests, maintain airflow, and avoid excess nitrogen, which can favour leafy growth over flower set and fruit ripening. Follow fruit from green to firm peach rather than using an unverified calendar; warmth and light determine how quickly it ripens. As fruit colours, use resistant gloves, eye protection, and labelled containers; keep every pod and preparation away from children and pets. Before the first autumn frost, move portable pots under protection or collect sound developed fruit, then remove diseased debris from the growing area.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
15–25 L per plant
Growing 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper in containers. For 'Pockmark Peach', choose a container matching this guide: 15–25 L per plant. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Feed at a modest labelled rate after watering. Excess nitrogen can delay flowering and ripening while encouraging leafy growth. 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper produces the expected harvest form: deeply bumpy textured fruit, green then peach. Protect the developing crop from soil splash and rough handling. Water slowly when the upper mix begins drying, continue until surplus drains, and empty the saucer. Place the crop in full sun, while preserving drainage and airflow at root and leaf level. Place the pot in full sun where heat reflected from pavement will not overheat the roots. Space the pepper plant 40–60 cm between plants; leave a wider path between rows for care and harvest to preserve access for watering, inspection, and harvest. Check moisture daily during hot or windy periods, using pot weight and the root zone rather than a rigid schedule. This pepper has a habit described as vigorous, upright, branched, and productive; use this to guide positioning or selective thinning without forcing a cramped plant. Check ties after wind, remove only damaged lower leaves, and preserve airflow through the supported canopy. As nights cool, let the rate of mix drying guide watering, and inspect leaf undersides before sheltering the container. Let colour, firmness, and full development guide harvest rather than a fixed date. If the pot is moved before frost, check leaf undersides and keep it separate from other indoor plants.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Approximately 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)
Width / spread
Approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in)
Flower color
White to greenish white
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Simple herbaceous foliage
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Vigorous upright branched productive plant
Bloom period
'Pockmark Peach' opens small flowers where leaves meet its stems. Let open flowers remain accessible to visiting insects. For 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper, those self-fertile blossoms precede fruit development. Support stems before the developing harvest adds weight. For Pockmark Peach, its flowering branches may shed buds during environmental stress. Check moisture before blaming poor set on fertility. 'Pockmark Peach' may also receive pollen-moving visits from insects. Temperature extremes can temporarily interrupt successful set. Gentle air movement helps 'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper release pollen. Secure Pockmark Peach before fruit weighs down flowering branches.
Fruiting
Plants bear deeply bumpy fruit that changes from green to peach. Harvest once peppers are firm, well developed, and evenly coloured. Natural pits and bumps are part of their appearance; they should not feel soft or wet. Wear gloves, clip stems with clean scissors, and promptly remove any mouldy, rotten, damaged, or abnormal-smelling fruit. Harvest regularly to support production, and keep peach-coloured fruit separate from damaged peppers.
Days to maturity
Long-season; harvest firm, fully peach-coloured fruit. A reliable cultivar-specific day count from transplanting is not documented.
Harvest
After a long warm season, harvest firm, fully peach-coloured fruit; no reliable transplant-based day count is documented.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Pockmark Peach can be included in a mixed pepper collection with low herbs positioned outside its canopy. Separate containers make it easier to preserve light and adjust watering as plants grow. Keep the cultivar label visible, particularly if other pale or peach-coloured peppers are nearby. A flower border can provide garden interest without occupying the pepper's root space. For any seed-saving project, account for possible crossing among peppers; colour differences and intervening companion plants are not reliable substitutes for a suitable isolation plan.
Plants to avoid
Fennel and kohlrabi can limit the optimal development of peppers when grown in close proximity. Good crop rotation also helps reduce phytosanitary problems.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Fruit
'Pockmark Peach' hot pepper in the kitchen. Pockmark Peach powder — This superhot powder demands strong ventilation, chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and a room cleared of children and pets. Choose firm, fully peach-coloured fruit; natural bumps are normal, but discard anything soft, leaking, mouldy, or rotten. Rinse and dry the peppers, remove stems, and split them without touching your face. Dehydrate in a single layer at the appliance setting recommended for peppers until every piece is brittle. After cooling, verify that the thickest section snaps cleanly. Grind only a tiny batch with the lid secured and wait for dust to settle before opening it. Do not inhale over the grinder. Transfer the powder to a small, dry, clearly labelled jar with an extreme-heat warning. Use a dedicated measuring spoon and add only a pinhead quantity to a large dish, then wait before adjusting. Protect the jar from steam and moisture. Discard powder that clumps, smells abnormal, or shows mould. Clean all trays, tools, appliance parts, gloves, handles, and surfaces thoroughly.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Pockmark Peach be sown in Canada?
In Canada, start Pockmark Peach indoors early enough to complete its warm seedling phase before the frost-free transplant date. Sow 0.5–1 cm deep and keep the medium steadily at 25–29°C; germination may take 10–21 days. Once shoots emerge, provide strong light, pot them on before roots bind, and avoid chilling the young Capsicum chinense plants. Harden them gradually only when outdoor days are mild. Transplant after all frost danger has passed and both soil and nights are warm, spacing plants 40–60 cm apart. The supplied estimate did not define its starting point. Plan for a long warm season and judge maturity by firm, fully peach-coloured fruit. Use a sheltered full-sun position or a 15–25 L container that can be protected at season's end. Do not confuse sowing early with placing heat-loving plants outdoors early.
Is Pockmark Peach extremely hot?
Yes. Pockmark Peach is identified as a very hot Capsicum chinense, so it should be handled as an extreme-heat pepper even though the available record does not give a Scoville rating. Do not infer a precise heat number from the name or compare it quantitatively with another cultivar without a documented test. Its deeply bumpy fruit changes from green to peach as it matures; colour describes ripeness, not a safe reduction in heat. Wear disposable gloves when harvesting or cutting, avoid touching your eyes and face, and work with ventilation if cooking releases irritating vapours. Clean knives, boards, counters, and hands thoroughly afterward. Begin with a very small amount in food, keep it away from children and pets, and label stored fruit unmistakably. Never confuse its peach colour with the appearance of a sweet pepper.
Why is Pockmark Peach fruit deeply bumpy?
Sow indoors several weeks before the last frost, 0.5–1 cm deep, in clean light growing mix. Maintain 25–29°C and even moisture until emergence, generally in 10–21 days. Once seedlings appear, provide strong light for 14–16 hours daily and maintain good airflow. Pot up after several true leaves form without deeply burying the stem. Harden plants gradually for 7–10 days, then transplant only after frost once soil is warm and nights remain mild. Label every pot, water without saturation, and protect young plants temporarily from cold wind. Compact sturdy seedlings recover more reliably than long weak stems. Pause hardening during unusually cold, wet, or windy weather.
When should Pockmark Peach be harvested?
Harvest Pockmark Peach when its deeply bumpy fruit has changed from green to a firm, even peach colour. Use that visible cue because the cultivar-specific sources reviewed do not define a reliable transplant-based day count. Wearing gloves, clip the stem cleanly and place fruit directly in a labelled container. Keep soft, split, leaking, or mouldy peppers out of the harvest. Pockmark Peach is documented as very hot, so consider eye protection, avoid touching your face, and ventilate the preparation area. Refrigerate sound, dry fruit for short-term use. Freeze prepared portions or dry peppers completely before sealing them for longer storage. Clearly label every form of the harvest and keep it away from children, pets, and peach-coloured sweet peppers. Colour indicates ripeness, not mildness.
Can Pockmark Peach be grown in a container?
Pockmark Peach can be raised as one plant in a 15–25 L container. Use a deep, stable, freely draining pot and support vigorous branches expected to reach roughly 60 to 90 cm with a 40- to 60-cm spread. Move it outside after frost risk has ended, provide warmth, and maintain even moisture without saturation. No reliable cultivar-specific day count from transplanting is documented, so follow the deeply bumpy fruit as it changes from green to firm peach. This is a very hot pepper. Label the pot, keep a protected route for harvest, and place it beyond the reach of children and pets. Wear gloves and eye protection while pruning or picking, then clean tools and hands before touching the face or mild food.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Pockmark Peach flowers may receive insect visits like those of other peppers. The peach-coloured harvest should not be presented as a special wildlife food or pollinator feature. In a container collection, leave gaps between pots so flowering plants can be observed and watered without pushing pepper branches into their neighbours.
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