# Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper

Also known as Ralph Thompson Squash Pepper, Ralph Thompson's Hot Pepper, Ralph Thompson Pepper.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from New England and Appalachia, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–30,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, rich, fruity. Used for stuffing, roasting, salsa, pickling, drying. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 5,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper Seeds: The Heirloom UFO
  https://scorchsquad.com/products/ralph-thompsons-squash-pepper-seeds-the-heirloom-ufo/

- 23,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Ralph Thompson Squash Pepper Seeds (Isolated) Organic
  https://adifferentchickfarm.com/product/ralph-thompson-squash-pepper-seeds-isolated-organic/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Seed Savers Exchange product page and history](https://shop.seedsavers.org/ralph-thompsons-squash-organic-pepper)
- [Scorch Squad heirloom pepper description and heat range](https://scorchsquad.com/products/ralph-thompsons-squash-pepper-seeds-the-heirloom-ufo/)
- [A Different Chick Farm grower details and Scoville](https://adifferentchickfarm.com/product/ralph-thompson-squash-pepper-seeds-isolated-organic/)
- [ChilePlants.com variety specifications, origin, size, height, and uses](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIRTS)
- [Reimer Seeds product description, dimensions, and growing specs](https://www.reimerseeds.com/ralph-thompson-squash-pepper-seeds)
- [Firefly Farms SSE history quote, growing instructions, and specs](https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/ralph-thompsons-squash-pepper)

## FAQ
### How hot is Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–30,000 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 Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper taste like?

Exceptionally sweet and fruity with a rich taste and a pleasant, building heat that lingers without overwhelming the sweetness; thick walls provide crisp, juicy texture both raw and cooked.

### How do I grow Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper?

Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper?

Piquillo Pepper, Pimento, Cubanelle, Bell Pepper

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/ralph-thompsons-squash-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data