Peter peppers are a novelty variety known for their distinctive shape, thick flesh, and pleasantly spicy flavor. While often grown for their unique appearance, these peppers also offer reliable yields and a mild-to-moderate heat level that makes them enjoyable in the kitchen.

Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Peter pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted.

What You’ll Receive

• Peter pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil)

• Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall

• Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system

• Care instructions included

• Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer

Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive.

About the Peter Pepper

The Peter is a Capsicum annuum variety best known for its unusual pod shape and thick, fleshy walls. Plants typically grow up to 4 feet tall and produce 4–6 inch long peppers with a smooth red finish.

Beyond its novelty, the Peter offers a mild to medium heat with a flavor often compared to a slightly sweeter jalapeño, making it versatile for fresh use, cooking, and stuffing.

• Heat Level: Mild to medium

• Flavor: Sweet, slightly spicy, and crisp

• Pepper Appearance: Long, thick-walled red pods with a distinctive shape

• Culinary Use: Fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, sautéing, and novelty dishes

Growing & Care Information

• Grower Experience Level: Intermediate

• Growth Habit: Upright, productive plant

• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 4 feet tall

• Pepper Pod Size: Typically 6 inches long

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 75–90 days from transplant

• Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and containers with proper drainage

If you're looking to start from seed, we also offer Peter Pepper Seeds and seed starting supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.