Salatiga Variegata
Also known as Salatiga Variegated
Salatiga Variegata is a dwarf ornamental Capsicum annuum tied to Salatiga, on Java. The foliage is splashed green, white, and violet, and the plant is grown as much for the leaves as for the pods.
About 1/2.5 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Flavor & Use
Lightly fruity, with a moderate bite.
Culinary
About
Pods start pale green, pass through violet and orange, and finish bright red. The taste is lightly fruity, with a moderate heat that works as a garnish or in a small sambal. Plants stay compact and set heavily in a pot. Catalog seed is usually unisolated, so fruit color can drift if it is grown beside other annuums.
Backstory
Salatiga is a highland city in Central Java, between Semarang and Surakarta. Specialty shops credit grower Agus Bangkat Widagdo, who lives there, with making this variegated line. They do not name its parents.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Salatiga Variegata?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000 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 Salatiga Variegata taste like?
- Lightly fruity, with a moderate bite.
- How do I grow Salatiga Variegata?
- Salatiga Variegata: tropical highland climate, full sun.
- What can I substitute for Salatiga Variegata?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.