The 'Mad Hatter' pepper is a unique variety recognizable by its three-lobed, hat-shaped fruits. The peppers transition from green to bright red when ripe and offer a sweet, slightly fruity, and very aromatic flavor, with very little heat.
Highly appreciated for its decorative shape and pleasant taste, it is perfect for fresh use in salads, stuffed, grilled, or as a garnish in dishes. The plant is vigorous and very productive, yielding numerous fruits throughout the season.
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Very decorative and productive
Ideal for fresh or stuffed consumption
Suitable for those who want very little heat
Pepper heat (Scoville scale)
Heat level: 0 – 500 SHU
Very mild, comparable to a slightly seasoned bell pepper
Characteristics
Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
Type: Sweet to very slightly hot pepper
Days to maturity: 75 to 90 days
Fruit color: Green turning red when ripe
Fruit size: 5 to 7 cm in diameter
Plant height: 75 to 100 cm
Spacing: 50 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich, well-drained soil
Use: Salads, stuffing, grilling, culinary decoration