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Capsicum annuum 'Bishop's Crown'
Pepper, Bishop's Crown
Bishop Crown is a unique thin-skinned red pepperwith the unusual appearance of a tri-cornered hat like a Catholic Bishop's Crown. Theheat level has a range from a medium 5,000 Scoville heat units (SHU), all the way up to a very hot 15,000 SHU. Its small size is 1-1/2" long by 2"- 3"wide with a sweet and fruity taste.
- Distinctive winged fruits shaped like a bishop's hat,
- Fruity pepper flavor with mild to medium heat,
- Hot pepper, usually under habanero level,
- Excellent for stuffing, pickling, or hot sauce
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 50 to 95°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Capsicum annuum 'Bishop's Crown'
Peppers need full sun, warm soil, and steady feeding for best yields. Transplant only after nights stay warm, mulch to conserve moisture, and avoid overwatering. Harvest sweet peppers at size or full color; hot peppers often intensify in flavor as they ripen.