How hot is Galápagos Long Pepper?

Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. 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

How do I grow Galápagos Long Pepper?

Galápagos Long Pepper: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, partial sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

Galápagos Long Pepper (C. Galapagoenese Long)

Capsicum galapagoense — endemic to the Galápagos islands, rare in cultivation

Also known as C. Galapagoenese Long · C. galapagoense Long · Capsicum Galapogoense Long · Capsicum galapagoense Long · Galapagos Long · Galapagoense Long · Galapagoense Long Pepper

Galápagos Long Pepper is the slightly elongated, pea-sized form of wild Capsicum galapagoense sold by specialist seed shops. It is endemic to Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands and grown almost only by collectors.

Species

C. galapagoense — endemic to the Galápagos islands, rare in cultivation

Growing

~120 days to maturity

Flavor & Use

Sour and citrusy, with a short burn that fades to a lip tingle.

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Culinary

Dried to powder when fruit is available. Fresh use is rare because plants set so little fruit.

About

Ripe pods turn from dark green to bright red, stay thin-walled, and dry well for powder. The plant is densely hairy and often silvery, with tiny white flowers. Germination is slow and fruit set is unreliable outside a long warm season.

Backstory

Alban Stewart collected the species on Isabela in 1906. Hunziker named Capsicum galapagoense in 1956. It is the only wild Capsicum native to the archipelago. The Charles Darwin Foundation lists the species as ají de Galápagos and treats it as endemic and endangered on Isabela and Santa Cruz.

Appearance

ShapeEllipsoid

ColorDark green · Red

Size0.6–1.5 cm

WallThin

SkinSmooth

Growing

SunPartial

WaterModerate

ClimateTropical

Days to maturity120 days

Plant height50–120 cm

Soil pH6–7

Germination14–70 days

Spacing45 cm

HardinessZones 9-11

Heritage

Explore

Galápagos Long Pepper is a traditional landrace.

Sources

FAQ

How hot is Galápagos Long Pepper?: Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. 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 Galápagos Long Pepper taste like?: Sour and citrusy, with a short burn that fades to a lip tingle.
How do I grow Galápagos Long Pepper?: Galápagos Long Pepper: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, partial sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
What can I substitute for Galápagos Long Pepper?: Galápagos Pepper