Pimenta Puma
Pimenta Puma is a Capsicum chinense cultivar grown for its dark purple-tinged foliage and elongated pods that ripen through purple and violet into mustard orange or gold.
About 10 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~100 days to maturity
Fruit size
5–8 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and slightly smoky with the aromatic character typical of many chinense peppers.
Culinary
About
Plants are bushy with forest-green leaves edged in deep purple and produce elongated fruits with a nearly square base. Pods start nearly black or dark purple and finish mustard orange or gold, often retaining violet or burgundy markings. Flavor is fruity and slightly smoky with habanero character. The heat sits in the hot to lower superhot range and suits hot sauces, salsas, and seasoning. Plants perform well in pots or the ground under full sun and warm conditions.
Backstory
Seed catalogs from several countries list this as an Italian creation associated with Mojo Peppers. It is offered as a stable open-pollinated line valued for both ornamental foliage and culinary use.
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Heritage
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FAQ
- How hot is Pimenta Puma?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 150,000–400,000 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 Pimenta Puma taste like?
- Fruity and slightly smoky with the aromatic character typical of many chinense peppers.
- How do I grow Pimenta Puma?
- Pimenta Puma: about 100 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Pimenta Puma?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.