Bishop’s Crown

This is a beautiful and highly prolific baccatum. It is named after its shape, which resembles a bishop’s miter or a bell with three prominent lobes. The fruit are between 1 – 2 inches wide. This particular variety is the red Bishop’s crown.

Heat level

The heat is comparable to a hot jalapeno but occasionally some can pack a bit more heat. Estimate 5K-15K.  Like any pepper growing conditions are a significant factor in the end heat. A more stressed plant is going to be a bit hotter.

Flavor profile

Like most baccatum varieties, the bishop’s crown has a crisp texture with a decent amount of sweetness with a mild fruity undertone. as a result, you get a fruit that’s extremely useful in the kitchen. You can eat it raw or eat it or preserve it via drying or pickling.

It’s not unheard of to have 5 ft tall plants!