Mad Hatter Pepper Seeds
Mad Hatter Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Beginner
- Plant Size: 4 ft.
- Pod Size: 2 in.
- Days to Harvest: 90 - 99 days
- Origin: Bolivia and Peru
- Species: Baccatum
- SHU: 500-1,000
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🎩 Mad Hatter Pepper Seeds – Award-Winning Sweet and Citrusy Flavor
The Mad Hatter Pepper is an award-winning variety that’s as charming as it is delicious. Winner of the 2018 All-America Selections (AAS) Garden Award, this standout pepper delivers heavy yields, early production, and irresistible flavor.
These vigorous plants reach up to 4 feet tall and produce an abundance of unique, bell-shaped pods that resemble little hats, giving the variety its playful name. Each 2-inch pepper ripens from bright green to vibrant red with a smooth skin and crisp bite.
Don’t let the shape fool you, the Mad Hatter pepper looks fiery but tastes wonderfully sweet! Expect refreshing notes of fruit and citrus with just a hint of mild heat (typically 500–1,000 Scoville Heat Units). Perfect for fresh snacking, pickling, salads, or stuffing with cheese, these peppers bring both flavor and personality to your garden. Get the most out of your garden space with our Raised Garden Beds, designed for healthy roots and happy harvests.
🌱 Pepper Details
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Species: Capsicum baccatum
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Heat Level: Mild (≈ 500–1,000 SHU)
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Flavor: Sweet, citrusy, crisp with a gentle kick
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Plant Height: 3–4 ft tall, high-yielding
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Fruit Size: 2 inches long, bell- or hat-shaped pods
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Color Progression: Green → Bright Red when mature
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Best Uses: Salads, pickling, stuffing, fresh snacking
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Awards: All-America Selections (AAS) 2018 Winner
From seed to sprout, our Grow Supplies Collection has all the tools and goodies to make your pepper garden thrive.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
