Tequila Sunrise Pepper
Vibrant carrot-shaped sweet peppers turning striking golden-orange on compact upright plants. Highly ornamental yet crisp, lemony-sweet and productive — perfect for gardens, containers and fresh eating.
About 1/100 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~70 days to maturity
Fruit size
8–15 cm
Flavor & Use
Sweet and crisp with a lively lemony or citrus hint; firm crunchy flesh, occasionally slightly sharp but far from spicy
Culinary
About
Tequila Sunrise is a compact, highly ornamental Capsicum annuum variety featuring upright carrot-shaped pods (8-15 cm) that ripen from dark green to brilliant golden-orange. The crisp, crunchy fruits have sweet flesh with a lively lemony note and minimal seeds; borne abundantly on productive small plants ideal for gardens or pots.
Backstory
Developed by Petoseed Co. (PSX 1009) in the United States around 1979 as an open-pollinated variety prized for combining striking ornamental appeal with genuine edibility and productivity.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreWe don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Tequila Sunrise Pepper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 0–500 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 Tequila Sunrise Pepper taste like?
- Sweet and crisp with a lively lemony or citrus hint; firm crunchy flesh, occasionally slightly sharp but far from spicy
- How do I grow Tequila Sunrise Pepper?
- Tequila Sunrise Pepper: about 70 days to maturity, warm climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Tequila Sunrise Pepper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.