Jes's Purple Peach

Jes’s Purple Peach is a striking chinense cross from breeder Jes Tollerup, blending Murupi Amarela and Pimenta de Neyde for both flavor and show. Slender pods emerge with dramatic purple mottling before finishing in a soft peach, so the same plant carries multiple hues at once. Heat lands well into the very‑hot range, but the flavor is fragrant and complex, with a bold chinense bouquet that shines in peach‑forward sauces. Plants are vigorous and ornamental, often showing purple‑tinged foliage that complements the fruit. Harvest at full peach color for the richest aroma; purple‑stage pods give a brighter, sharper bite. This line is a conversation piece in containers and raised beds, rewarding frequent picking with steady flushes. Pods dry cleanly for colorful flakes that keep the summer palette alive through winter. For growers who want equal parts beauty and fire, Jes’s Purple Peach delivers both in spades.

Days: 95–110 (late)
Species: Capsicum chinense
SHU: Very hot (reports range widely)
Heat Level: Very Hot
Plant Size: 30–40 inches, vigorous
Pod Size: ≈2.5–3.5 inches, slender
Color: Purple‑mottled→peach
Flavor: Aromatic, bold heat; chinense character
Creator: Jes Tollerup (Murupi Amarela × Pimenta de Neyde)