The Chili Seeds Bishop's Crown or Christmas Bell is a rare and visually striking variety that adds flavor, beauty, and uniqueness to any garden. With its moderate heat and ornamental look, it’s perfect for both gardening enthusiasts and creative cooks. 🌶️✨
Discover the exotic and eye-catching Bishop’s Crown chili, also known as Christmas Bell — a rare variety of Capsicum baccatum, loved for its unique shape and fruity, balanced flavor.
When ripe, the peppers turn bright red and develop three distinct lobes resembling a bishop’s hat — hence the name. Each fruit grows to about 5–7 cm long and 3–5 cm wide, making them a true standout in your home garden or greenhouse.
With a medium heat level of 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (based on the Scoville scale), this variety delivers a delightful blend of sweetness and spice. Its fruity, citrusy, and slightly smoky taste makes it perfect for creative culinary uses.
👉 Looking for more rare chili varieties? Explore our full Chili Seed Collection.
🌿 Key Features
🔥 Moderate Heat (5,000–30,000 SHU) – Flavorful with a pleasant kick
🌺 Unique Bell Shape – Decorative and attractive
🌞 High Yield – Long harvesting season with many fruits
🌱 Organic & Non-GMO – Naturally grown for best results
🍴 Versatile in the Kitchen – Ideal for sauces, salsas, pickling, and drying
🌱 Sowing Instructions
🌾 Start Indoors: 8–10 weeks before the last frost (February–April)
🌡️ Germination Temp: 25–30 °C (77–86 °F)
🪴 Soil: Light, nutrient-rich, and well-draining
💧 Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
☀️ Light: Full sunlight or use a grow light
🕐 Germination: 10–20 days depending on conditions
Once seedlings reach 10–15 cm in height, transplant into larger pots. Harden off slowly before moving outside once temperatures exceed 15 °C (59 °F).
👉 For more guidance, visit our Chili Growing Guide.
🌻 Growing & Care Tips
🌞 Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day minimum)
💧 Watering: Regular but moderate; avoid standing water
🍂 Feeding: Fertilize every 2 weeks after flowering begins
✂️ Pruning: Remove lower leaves to improve air circulation
🌡️ Ideal Temperature: 20–28 °C (68–82 °F)
🍽️ Culinary Uses
Bishop’s Crown chilies are known for their fruity, mildly smoky flavor and mild heat. They are perfect for:
🌮 Salsas and sauces
🥗 Fresh salads
🧂 Pickles and chutneys
🍕 Pizza and pasta
🍯 Homemade chili oils and dried flakes
💡 Tip: Remove seeds to reduce the heat level if desired.
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