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Mad Hatter
Pepper
PepperCapsicum baccatum
- Full sun
- Zones 4–11
- 85 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
These unusually shaped peppers resemble a bishop's crown. Fruits avg. 2 1/4" in diameter and are borne on big bushy plants. Moderately sweet flesh with floral and citrus notes and a touch of heat near the seed cavity. AAS Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost, ¼ inch deep; transplant outdoors after last frost when soil reaches 60-70°F
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam enriched with compost or aged manure, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0). Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, flea beetles, thrips. Common diseases: Blossom end rot (calcium deficiency from inconsistent watering), phytophthora blight, pepper weevil.