How hot is Kiss of Salsa?

Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–15,000 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 Kiss of Salsa taste like?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

How do I grow Kiss of Salsa?

Kiss of Salsa: about 75 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

What can I substitute for Kiss of Salsa?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Kiss of Salsa

Kiss of Salsa is a compact Capsicum annuum variety producing small upright oblong fruits that ripen from dark purple to bright red.

About 1/2.5 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

Growing

~75 days to maturity

Fruit size

4 cm

Culinary Use

freshdryingpowderpickling

About

Small bushy plants stay around 30 cm and suit a balcony or windowsill. The upright oblong fruits measure about 4 cm and can be used fresh, dried for powder, or pickled.

Backstory

Listed by a German seed company as open-pollinated seed. No geographic origin or breeder is stated on the product pages.

Appearance

ShapeOblong

ColorDark purple · Bright red

Size4 cm

Growing

SunFull

WaterModerate

ClimateTemperate

Days to maturity75 days

Plant height30 cm

Soil pH6–6.8

Germination8–21 days

Spacing30 cm

HardinessZones 9-11

Heritage

Explore

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

Sources

FAQ

How hot is Kiss of Salsa?: Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–15,000 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 Kiss of Salsa taste like?: Capsi does not have that recorded yet.
How do I grow Kiss of Salsa?: Kiss of Salsa: about 75 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
What can I substitute for Kiss of Salsa?: Capsi does not have that recorded yet.