Description: *** Free shipping on orders over $25! ****** Visit PupperPeppers.com for full seed offering! ***Free seeds of varieties other than what is ordered are included with every order!A minimum of 11 seeds are included per pack. Open pollinated.True to its name, the Purple Gator Jigsaw Pepper starts with a mesmerizing purple hue, transitioning to various shades of reddish-orange mottled with purple as it ripens. Its jigsaw-like shape, characterized by contorted pods, adds to its visual allure, making it not just a culinary ingredient but also a garden showpiece.Heat Level: This pepper is not for the faint-hearted, with an estimated heat level around 800,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This places it firmly in the super-hot category, akin to some of the most intense peppers like the Carolina Reaper, though potentially less hot than its relatives like the Carolina Reaper or Pepper X.Flavor Profile: Beyond its heat, the Purple Gator Jigsaw offers a complex taste. It's described as having a fruity, almost citrus-like flavor upfront, which then gives way to a pronounced spiciness that lingers. This combination of sweetness and heat makes it versatile for culinary applications where both flavor and heat are desired.Culinary Uses: Given its intense heat, the Purple Gator Jigsaw Pepper is often used in small quantities to add a kick to hot sauces, salsas, or spicy marinades. However, its unique flavor profile also suggests potential use in more nuanced dishes, where the balance between its sweetness, fruitiness, and heat can be explored to enhance rather than dominate the dish.Origin and Development: Developed by European grower Rocco Maltesi, the Purple Gator Jigsaw is a purple variant of the famous Gator Jigsaw, suggesting its lineage might include some of the hottest peppers known, given its spiciness. The exact crossbreeding that led to its purple coloration isn't universally documented, adding an element of mystery to its genetics.The Purple Gator Jigsaw Pepper, with its combination of visual appeal, extreme heat, and intriguing flavor, represents a pinnacle of what enthusiasts seek in chili peppers - a blend of beauty, challenge, and culinary versatility. Whether grown for its looks, used in cooking for its heat and flavor, or simply admired for its unique traits, this pepper adds a vibrant, if fiery, dimension to any garden or kitchen.All of the plants that we grow and harvest from are hand grown from seed every year. We are not only passionate about our gardens, we are also passionate about helping animals in need. At Pupper Peppers, a portion of every purchase is donated to a local animal shelter to help the less fortunate furry friends in need.
Price: 4.89 USD
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
End Time: 2024-11-11T15:05:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time: 4 Weeks
Common Name: Chili
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Green, Red
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Bush
MPN: CR100
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Brand: Carolina
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Capsicum
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Cross-Pollinating, Draught Resistant, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
