# Prairie Fire Pepper

Also known as Christmas Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Prairie Fire Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 70,000–108,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, tangy, spicy. Used for Edible ornamental, ideal for fresh salsas, garnishes, chopped into hot sauces, stews. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 3.6 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 70,000–80,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Prairie Fire Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses
  https://pepperscale.com/prairie-fire-pepper/

- 108,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Sea Spring Seeds · HPLC
  https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/growing-information/variety-heat-levels/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Detailed guide covering heat levels, flavor profile, origin, appearance, and culinary notes for Prairie Fire peppers](https://pepperscale.com/prairie-fire-pepper/)
- [Reputable open-pollinated seed catalog with plant description, growing instructions, and harvest details](https://www.threshseed.com/products/prairie-fire)
- [Official Royal Horticultural Society entry with botanical description, cultivation requirements, and hardiness](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/218349/capsicum-annuum-var-annuum-prairie-fire/details)
- [Texas Master Gardeners factsheet on 'Prairie Fire' ornamental pepper including SHU range, characteristics, and uses](https://txmg.org/hendersonmg/files/2020/06/ORNAMENTAL-PEPPER.pdf)
- [Plant overview and growing tips database entry for Prairie Fire peppers](https://www.smartgardener.com/plants/6137-peppers-prairie-fire/overview)

## FAQ
### How hot is Prairie Fire Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 70,000–108,000 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 Prairie Fire Pepper taste like?

Fruity undertone with a short-lived tangy quality alongside its significant spice. More flavorful than typical ornamental peppers but less complex than varieties bred specifically for culinary use.

### How do I grow Prairie Fire Pepper?

Prairie Fire Pepper: about 90 days to maturity, warm temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 4-9 (annual).

### What can I substitute for Prairie Fire Pepper?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

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