White Lakes Pepper

Exceptionally sweet and crisp with juicy, fruity notes that intensify as the fruit ripens from white to red; completely heat-free, providing a refreshing, candy-like sweetness ideal for fresh or lightly cooked preparations.

The White Lakes Pepper is a compact, productive sweet annuum variety originating from Russia, selected for its reliability in cooler, short-season climates. Its small, pointed pods (about 3 inches long and wide at the shoulder) grow upright or slightly downward and ripen from creamy white through orange blush to bright red. The plant stays short and stocky (around 2 feet tall), making it excellent for containers or small gardens. The thick-walled, juicy flesh delivers a rich, sweet, and crisp taste with no detectable heat, becoming even sweeter as the fruits mature to orange or red. This versatile heirloom is perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, roasting, or pickling, and it stores well when harvested young or fully ripe.

Developed as a traditional Russian landrace suited to short, cool growing seasons, this heirloom has been preserved by home gardeners and seed savers for its reliability and exceptional sweetness. It gained popularity among North American growers seeking productive sweet peppers for northern climates and container gardening. Its early maturity and stocky habit make it a favorite for both beginners and experienced gardeners who want reliable harvests even in challenging conditions.