Mad Hatter Hot Pepper

Capsicum annuum

CAP-sick-um ANN-yoo-um

Edibles: Fruiting Vegetable

Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°

This exotic pepper has flattened-disc shaped fruit with lobes or wings. The plant s vigor, earliness, high yields, large size and citrus taste make it a must have.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Mad Hatter Hot Pepper
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Chili

Characteristics

Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Dappled Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)

Care

Care Level
Moderate

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Self-Pollinating
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide

Fruit and Pollination

Days to Harvest
75 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Mild
Ploidy
Diploid
Scoville Units
0 Sweet