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Pepper profile

Chinese Five Color

Origin
China
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Purple to Cream to Yellow to Orange to Red
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Chinese Five Color

Chinese Five Color displays all five colors simultaneously on same plant. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. Fruits progress from purple through cream yellow orange to red. The multicolor display is spectacular. Fully edible despite ornamental breeding. Traditional ornamental in Chinese gardens. Very productive plants covered in colorful peppers. Perfect for containers or borders. The rainbow effect is stunning. Both beautiful and functional in kitchen.

Flavor profile

Cayenne-level heat

In the kitchen

Ornamental and edible

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
75-85 days
Plant height
18-24 inches

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