Fire and Ice Pepper
Also known as Fire & Ice · Fire n Ice · Patio Fire & Ice
Fire and Ice is a compact ornamental Capsicum annuum grown for its upright fruits that ripen through cream, yellow, orange, and red on the same plant. The peppers are edible and mildly hot.
About 1/5 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~75 days to maturity
Fruit size
7–10 cm
Flavor & Use
Mild heat with a slightly sweet, fresh taste and light fruity notes that strengthen as the fruit turns red.
Culinary
About
Compact plants carry upright conical fruits that ripen through cream, yellow, and orange to red, often showing several colors at once. The pods have a crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor that works in fresh dishes or as dried flakes. Plants stay under about 25 cm and suit containers or small gardens.
Backstory
Fire and Ice is a modern United States ornamental selection sold as open-pollinated seed. Catalogs give no specific town, farm, or breeder.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Fire and Ice Pepper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–9,999 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does Fire and Ice Pepper taste like?
- Mild heat with a slightly sweet, fresh taste and light fruity notes that strengthen as the fruit turns red.
- How do I grow Fire and Ice Pepper?
- Fire and Ice Pepper: about 75 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Fire and Ice Pepper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.