Quintisho Pepper

Floral like many C. chinense varieties with prominent lemony-citrus aroma. The flesh is juicy and slightly sweet, paired with a slow-building heat that lingers pleasantly rather than overwhelming immediately.

The Quintisho pepper is a rare heirloom variety originating from Bolivia in the Andean highlands. It produces abundant small, round, cherry-like pods about ¾ inch across that ripen from green to bright yellow. The compact plants are bushy and notably sturdy, with strong branches that usually require little or no support even when loaded with fruit. Gardeners value it for high productivity, ornamental appeal, and ease of growth in containers or in-ground beds. The flavor combines classic C. chinense floral notes with bright citrus and a manageable, slow-building heat.

Little is documented about the specific history of the Quintisho pepper beyond its Bolivian origins. It appears to be an heirloom selectively bred over generations for its larger fruit size compared to many smaller wild or traditional Bolivian chilies, making it more practical for home cultivation while retaining the desirable floral-citrus character of Capsicum chinense.