Violet Sparkle x (Thunder Mouintain Longhorn x Ninfadora) F3

his F3 selection pairs the early, cluster-setting productivity of Violet Sparkle with the long, elegant “longhorn” influence and dark-pigment ancestry from Thunder Mountain Longhorn × Ninfadora. Compact-upright plants carry showy trusses that begin a glossy green with occasional purple cast, then finish a classic kitchen red. Pod forms range from small blocky to tapered/elongated, making bowls of mixed shapes that roast and pickle beautifully. Thin to medium walls blister quickly on a hot pan, holding a clean, bright annuum flavor with a gentle kick. Regular picking keeps blossoms rolling and helps plants maintain a tidy, ornamental canopy in containers or front-of-bed placements. Full sun deepens any anthocyanin blush on stems and calyces while speeding the turn from green to red. At F3 you can still select for your favorite balance of shape, length, and color intensity to carry forward. If you want an easy, high-yield pepper that looks great and earns its keep in the kitchen, this cross delivers.

Days: 70–90
Species: Capsicum annuum (breeding line)
SHU: ≈1,000–10,000 (selection dependent)
Heat Level: Mild–Medium
Plant Size: 16–24 inches, compact–upright; container friendly
Pod Size: ≈1.5–4 inches; small blocky to tapered/longhorn forms
Color: Green (often with purple cast) → red
Flavor: Clean annuum heat with light sweetness; roasts and pickles well
Creator: Agus Bangkat Widagdo (F3 selection from Violet Sparkle × (TML × Ninfadora))