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.

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

saladssalsasfryinggrillingpicklingfresh snacking

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

ShapeCarrot-shaped
ColorDark green · Golden orange
Size8–15 cm
WallMedium
SkinSmooth

Growing

SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateWarm
Days to maturity70 days
Plant height45–90 cm
Soil pH6–7
Germination7–14 days
Spacing45 cm
HardinessZones 9-11

Heritage

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

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