Variegated Mutant x (Thunder Mountain Longhorn x Ninfadora) F3

Variegated Mutant × (TMLH × Ninfadora) F3 blends cream‑green foliage variegation with dark‑pigment and longhorn ancestry for a compact plant that pops in containers. Leaves can marble in ivory and jade, while stems and immature pods show purple cast in strong sun. Fruits range from petite tapered to mini‑longhorn forms, finishing warm red for kitchen use. Heat sits in the mild‑to‑medium annuum band—zippy yet versatile for everyday cooking. At F3 you can still select for deeper variegation, darker calyces, or longer pod forms depending on your goals. Plants branch tidily and reward consistent picking with steady bloom. Dehydrate for colorful flakes that keep a hint of the dark blush, or roast quickly for salads and bowls. A distinctive ornamental‑culinary hybrid that brings foliage interest and useful heat.

Days: 75–95
Species: Capsicum annuum (breeding line)
SHU: ≈2,000–15,000 (selection dependent)
Heat Level: Mild–Medium
Plant Size: 14–22 inches, compact–upright
Pod Size: ≈1.5–3.5 inches; tapered/mini‑longhorn
Color: Variegated foliage; purple cast (immature) → red
Flavor: Bright annuum; roasts and dries well
Creator: F3 selection stacking Variegated Mutant with TML × Ninfadora