Shuhorn Longhorn

Striking variegated hybrid pepper with ornamental foliage and long slender pods offering moderate heat and cayenne-like flavor. Bred in the US by Matt's Peppers.

Fruit size

10–20 cm

Flavor & Use

cayenne-like with mild smoky notes

cayenne-like with mild smoky notes

Culinary

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About

Shuhorn Longhorn is an interesting cross between Shu Variegated and Thunder Mountain Longhorn, created by Matthew Ohlendorf. Highly attractive plants have variegated white/green foliage with pods that are 4 to 8 inches long. Pods are also variegated before ripening to red. Pods have a cayenne like flavor. This variety is at F5 filial generation, some variance with pod/plant/heat is possible.

Backstory

Developed by Matthew Ohlendorf of Matt's Peppers as a cross between Shu Variegated and Thunder Mountain Longhorn. Currently at F5 generation and still stabilizing.

Appearance

ShapeLong slender
ColorGreen · White · Variegated/striped · Red
Size10–20 cm
WallThin
SkinSmooth

Growing

SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTemperate to subtropical
Plant height70–90 cm
Spacing45 cm
HardinessZones 9-11

Heritage

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

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