A uniquely shaped heirloom pepper that’s as delightful as its name! The Mad Hatter, also known as Bishop’s Crown, features winged, hat-like lobes that make it a conversation starter in any garden. These peppers offer a crisp, sweet flavor with a mild heat level, making them perfect for snacking, pickling, or adding flair to dishes. Thriving in warm climates, the plants produce abundant fruit, maturing to vibrant shades of red. A must-grow for pepper enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike!
Pepper (Mad Hatter / Bishop) 15 seeds medium spicy
Sowing month: (Zone 5/Toronto)
Indoor germination and seedling raising in mid-April, or indoor seedling raising 3 weeks before the last frost day. Check the local frost day.
Growth temperature:
Seed germination temperature 30-32℃ (86 - 89°F)
Suitable growth temperature 20～35℃ (68 - 95°F)
Planting method: Sowing on demand, or wait until the seedlings have 3-4 true leaves and transplant them outdoors. The plant spacing*row spacing is about 60*80 cm.
Light: Likes light.
Growth cycle: First harvest about 55-60 days after transplantation.
Harvesting method: Pick at ripe