About Medusa
Medusa won All-America Selections for ornamental peppers. Rating 5,000-30,000 SHU offers moderate heat. Upright twisted fruits resemble medusa snakes. Compact plants covered in colorful fruits. Fully edible despite ornamental breeding. The twisted shape is distinctive. Very productive plants. Perfect for containers and gardens. AAS winner shows quality. Popular ornamental variety.
Flavor profile
Moderate heat
In the kitchen
Snake-like ornamental, AAS winner
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 12-18 inches
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