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Organic hot pepper 'Sugar Rush Peach'

Name: Organic hot pepper 'Sugar Rush Peach'
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Organic Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper

Latin name Capsicum baccatum

Quantity per packet About 25 seeds

Sugar Rush Peach produces exceptionally flavorful peppers with a complex fruity profile. It is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking premium gourmet peppers.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameOrganic Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper

Latin nameCapsicum baccatum

FamilySolanaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 25 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0100

Product
description

Organic Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a highly prized variety known for its elongated fruits that ripen from green to a beautiful peach color. Their soft, luminous coloration provides outstanding ornamental appeal in the vegetable garden, especially in edible landscapes where diversity and originality are desired. Its exceptionally fruity, slightly sweet flavor, combined with moderate to strong heat, makes it an outstanding choice for artisan hot sauces, marinades, fermented recipes, and homemade chili powders. Its white summer flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

This variety is started indoors from February to April, approximately eight to ten weeks before the last frost, in a light, well-drained seed-starting mix maintained between 24 and 30°C. Germination usually takes 10 to 21 days, after which young plants require strong light to develop vigorous growth. Once the risk of frost has passed, transplant into a warm, full-sun location with fertile, organic-rich, slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Regular watering, organic mulch, and balanced fertilization with moderate potassium levels encourage abundant production.

Sugar Rush Peach is perfectly suited to culinary vegetable gardens, specialty pepper collections, and 15 to 25 L containers placed on sunny patios. The fruits are ready about 95 days after transplanting and should be harvested once they develop their characteristic peach color. They are excellent fresh, fermented, dried, or processed into flavorful hot sauces. This variety pairs well with tomatoes, eggplants, carrots, onions, and peas in diverse edible plantings. Beyond its exceptional culinary value, its flowering supports pollinators and contributes to a thriving, productive, and biologically diverse garden.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodFebruary to April indoors; transplant after frosts

Best time

February to April for indoor sowing

Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time10 to 21 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed. Warm germination conditions and strong light produce vigorous seedlings that transplant successfully and remain highly productive.

Growing
method

Peppers require a long growing season and benefit from an early indoor start. Sow seeds eight to ten weeks before the last expected frost in Canada using a light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Maintain temperatures between 24 and 30°C for rapid, even germination and vigorous seedlings. Once seedlings emerge, provide strong light to encourage compact, sturdy plants. Transplant into individual containers after several true leaves develop, then gradually harden off before planting outdoors. Grow plants in a warm location receiving at least six to eight hours of direct sun daily in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while keeping the soil evenly moist, apply mulch to conserve moisture, and fertilize moderately to encourage abundant flowering and continuous fruit production.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun

Soil

Rich, fertile, well-drained soil. High organic matter promotes vigorous growth and continuous production until the first frost.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture without waterlogging. Consistent irrigation improves fruit quality and reduces drought stress.

Fertilization

Incorporate compost before planting to improve soil fertility and structure. Apply a balanced fertilizer moderately enriched with potassium throughout the growing season to promote premium fruit quality and abundant harvests.

Care levelModerate

Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for water and nutrients. Apply organic mulch to conserve soil moisture during warm weather. Water deeply when needed without overwatering. Fertilize moderately during flowering and fruiting to support continuous production. Harvest ripe fruits frequently to encourage abundant harvests until autumn.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

15 to 25 L (4 to 7 gal)

Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper performs exceptionally well in 15 to 25 L containers placed in a warm, sunny location. Container growing helps maximize the heat needed for optimum fruit ripening in Canada's climate. Use a rich, well-drained growing mix and water regularly while avoiding excess moisture. Balanced fertilization encourages abundant harvests of sweet, aromatic peppers.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

This variety combines outstanding fruity sweetness, exceptional productivity, and pleasant heat. It is widely regarded as one of the finest peppers for homemade sauces and fermentation.

Sugar Rush Peach produces exceptionally flavorful peppers with a complex fruity profile. It is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking premium gourmet peppers.

Garden use

Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper is perfect for culinary gardens, specialty pepper collections, and large decorative containers. Its exceptional productivity provides abundant peppers for fresh eating, artisan sauces, fermentation, and drying, while its beautiful peach-colored fruits add outstanding ornamental value to edible landscapes. Its flowers also support beneficial pollinators.

Bloom period

Summer flowering produces numerous small white flowers that attract beneficial pollinating insects. Good pollination encourages abundant, consistent fruit production.

Flower colorWhite

Foliage colorGreen

Harvest

95 days after transplantation

Fruiting

Fruits ripen from green to a beautiful peach color. Their unique appearance provides outstanding ornamental appeal while producing exceptionally flavorful peppers.

Wildlife appealBees and pollinators

Size
and facts

Height90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in)

Spread40 cm (16 in)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature10°C (50°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Eggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato

Avoid planting with

Bean, fennel

Recipe
and inspiration

Sugar Rush Peach peppers are renowned for their exceptionally fruity flavor combined with moderate to strong heat. They are outstanding in artisan hot sauces, marinades, fermented recipes, and homemade chili powders. Their rich tropical flavor enhances spicy dishes and gourmet recipes. This variety is especially prized by pepper enthusiasts and artisan sauce makers.

Frequently asked questions

When should I sow Sugar Rush Peach Pepper in Canada? +

Start seeds indoors about eight to ten weeks before the last expected frost. This gives plants enough time to mature despite Canada's relatively short growing season.

Is Sugar Rush Peach very hot? +

This variety generally ranges between 50,000 and 100,000 Scoville Heat Units. Its moderate to strong heat is balanced by an exceptionally fruity flavor.

Why is this variety so popular? +

Sugar Rush Peach is celebrated for its remarkable balance of sweetness, fruity flavor, and pleasant heat. It is widely regarded as one of the finest peppers for artisan hot sauces.

Can the fruits be fermented? +

Yes. This variety is especially valued for fermentation because of its rich aromatic profile. Fermented sauces develop exceptional depth of flavor.

When should I harvest the peppers? +

The fruits are generally ready about 95 days after transplanting. They reach their highest quality once they develop their characteristic peach color.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.