VarietiesC. baccatumMediumSugar Rush Stripey
MediumC. baccatumUnited States

Sugar Rush Stripey

Sugar Rush Stripey Chilli · Striped Pods · Sweet Heat

15,000Scoville Heat Units

Heat context

Carolina Reaper
Ghost Pepper
Habanero
Sugar Rush S…
Botanical data
Heat (SHU)15,000
SpeciesC. baccatum
OriginUnited States
Days to mature85
Plant height90–120 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourpeach-red with cream stripes
YieldHeavy
Growth habitBush
Germination7-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourpale green

About this variety

Sugar Rush Stripey is a stunning baccatum variety bred by Chris Fowler in Wales, featuring distinctive cream and peach-red striped elongated pods. The variety offers a beautiful balance of fruity sweetness and moderate heat, with the characteristic baccatum brightness that makes it instantly appealing. Its ornamental striped appearance combined with excellent flavor makes it a favorite among both growers and chefs.

Flavour profile

sweetfruitytropicalclean finishmild-moderate heat
Culinary scores
Sauce
8/10
Drying
6/10
Pickling
9/10

Culinary uses

Excellent for fresh salsas, pickling whole to showcase the stripes, hot sauces with a fruity profile, and slicing fresh into salads. The sweetness and moderate heat make it ideal for applications where you want visual appeal and flavor without overwhelming heat.

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Quick reference

Heat15,000 SHU
SpeciesC. baccatum
OriginUnited States
Days to ripe85
Ripe colourpeach-red with cream stripes
Best forSauce, Pickling, Excellent for fresh salsas
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