Yellow Bishop’s Crown

This is a beautiful and highly prolific baccatum. It is named after its distinctive 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 yellow Bishop’s crown.

Heat level

The heat is a bit more mild with the bishop’s crown. It’s comparable to a jalapeno but occasionally some can pack a bit more heat. Like any pepper, growing conditions are a significant factor in the end heat. Amore 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 for these plants to grow over 5 feet tall!

See also: Red Bishop’s Crown