Peach Maisma

Peach Maisama is a ferocious super-hot with shock value and flavor to match—massive, gnarled pods that ripen from green to a glowing peach-orange and kick like a mule. The fruits are heavy and deeply textured, often bristling with spikes and tails; many growers report hand-filling pods that look almost inflated. Under the fire there’s real character: bright tropical fruit up front with a floral, slightly creamy finish that makes powerfully aromatic sauces. Pods are fairly thick-walled for a super-hot, so they smoke and dehydrate beautifully into peach-tinted flakes and powders. Plants are vigorous and productive in heat, loading up late season if fed well and kept evenly moist. Handle with care—gloves, eye protection, and good ventilation are recommended when cutting or processing. Because this line traces to crosses like Juicy Peach Ghost Scorpion × Reaper and Big Black Mama × Reaper, shapes and exact heat can vary plant-to-plant, but the result is consistently blistering. If you want a centerpiece pepper for ultra-hot sauces, ferments, and chili oils with striking color and form, Peach Maisama delivers in spades.

Days: 95–120
Species: Capsicum chinense
SHU: Not formally rated; consistently reported in the super-hot class
Heat Level: Super Hot
Plant Size: 30–48 inches, vigorous and branching; benefits from staking late season
Pod Size: Large, often 2–3.5+ inches; heavy, bumpy, spiked “brainy” surface with tails
Color: Green → peach-orange at full maturity
Flavor: Fruity, aromatic, slightly floral/creamy; intense lingering heat
Creator: Community hybrid line attributed to growers working JPGS × Reaper and Big Black Mama × Reaper crosses (lineage may vary by source)