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Peter Pepper		30 seeds for $3.99

🍆 Peter Pepper — The Naughty Pod with a Kick

Curved, wrinkled, and unmistakably suggestive, the Peter Pepper is nature’s most risqué chile. This Capsicum annuum variety is famous for its phallic shape, often resembling a cartoonishly exaggerated male member—complete with a bulbous tip and veiny ridges. Grown mostly in the southern U.S. and Mexico, it’s a favorite among novelty gardeners, pranksters, and chile collectors who appreciate a little spice with their smirk.

But don’t let the shape fool you—Peter Pepper packs moderate heat (10,000–23,000 SHU) and a bright, fruity flavor that works well in salsas, pickles, and hot sauces. Its pods are typically 3 to 5 inches long, ripening from green to a vivid red or orange. Whether you’re roasting it, drying it, or just showing it off, Peter Pepper brings heat, humor, and a whole lot of conversation.

Botanical & Culinary Details:

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Shape: Phallic, wrinkled pods (3–5 inches), often curved or bulged
• Color: Green to red or orange when ripe
• Heat Level: 10,000–23,000 Scoville units 🔥🔥
• Flavor Notes: Fruity, slightly smoky, tangy; surprisingly good for sauces
• Texture: Thin-walled; suitable for drying, pickling, or fresh use
• Origin: Southern U.S. and Mexico; exact lineage unknown

Culinary Applications:

• Blended into cheeky hot sauces and salsas
• Pickled whole for maximum shock value
• Dried and ground into novelty chile powder
• Pairs with garlic, vinegar, citrus, and laughter

Cultural Significance:

• Popular in novelty gardening and chile competitions
• Featured in seed catalogs and spicy gag gifts
• Grown for shock, spice, and surprisingly solid culinary use
• A favorite among collectors of odd-shaped produce