# Gypsy Pepper

Also known as Gypsy Hybrid, Gypsy Sweet Pepper, Gypsy F1.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Gypsy Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Southern California, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 0 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is sweet, crisp, floral. Used for Frying (thin skin cooks evenly), stuffing, roasting, salads/dips, stir-fries. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 0 SHU · Lab-verified
  Andrey Vega-Alfaro, Paul C. Bethke, James Nienhuis (2021) HortScience 56(11):1347–1353 · HPLC
  DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI15948-21
  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15948-21

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2020) Chili Pepper Madness
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/gypsy-hybrid-chili-peppers/

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Bonnie Plants
  https://bonnieplants.com/products/gypsy-pepper-2-pack

- 0–500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Anderson Seed & Garden
  https://andersonseedandgarden.com/products/bulk-gypsy-pepper-seeds

- 0 SHU · Vendor Claim
  True Leaf Market
  https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-sweet-gypsy-hybrid-seeds

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Official AAS winner page with specs, history, growing and characteristics](https://all-americaselections.org/product/pepper-gypsy-hybrid/)
- [Detailed botany, history, appearance, taste, culinary uses and geography](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Gypsy_Bell_Peppers_13736.php)
- [SHU rating, flavor profile, uses and hybrid origin details](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/gypsy-hybrid-chili-peppers/)
- [Growing performance, ripening stages, culinary recommendations and TMV resistance](https://bonnieplants.com/products/gypsy-pepper-2-pack)

## FAQ
### How hot is Gypsy Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 0 SHU (Lab-verified). 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 Gypsy Pepper taste like?

Intensely sweet and crunchy when ripe with subtle floral notes; young fruits mildly acidic and crisp like green peppers; never bitter or hot.

### How do I grow Gypsy Pepper?

Gypsy Pepper: about 60 days to maturity, warm season climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Gypsy Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/gypsy-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data