Grow Sugar Rush Striped Pepper (Capsicum baccatum 'Sugar Rush Stripey'), a unique and colorful hot pepper variety in the Solanaceae family, prized for its beautiful peach-orange fruits decorated with striking red stripes. Known for its sweet, fruity flavor followed by a satisfying spicy kick, this productive pepper adds exceptional taste and visual appeal to home gardens. Perfect for fresh salsas, hot sauces, pickling, and culinary creations, Sugar Rush Striped Pepper is a must-grow variety for adventurous gardeners and pepper enthusiasts.
Why Choose These Seeds
- Produces stunning peach-orange peppers with distinctive red stripes
- Offers a delicious sweet, fruity flavor with moderate to hot spice
- Develops elongated, juicy peppers approximately 4–6 inches long
- Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests in warm conditions
- Excellent for homemade hot sauces, salsas, pickling, and fresh cooking
At a Glance
| Plant |
Capsicum baccatum 'Sugar Rush Stripey' |
| Order contents |
10 seeds |
| Family |
Solanaceae |
| Origin |
Sugar Rush breeding lines developed in Finland and further selected internationally |
| Natural habitat |
Cultivated vegetable gardens and warm growing environments |
| Plant type |
Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual |
| Best for |
Vegetable gardens, raised beds, large containers, hot sauces |
| Light |
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) |
| Fruit color |
Peach-orange with red stripes |
| Success starts with |
Warm temperatures, fertile soil, consistent moisture, and a long growing season |
How to Start
- Fill seed trays or small containers with a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow seeds approximately ¼ inch (6 mm) deep and cover lightly with soil.
- Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost.
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination.
- Maintain temperatures around 75–85°F (24–29°C) to encourage germination.
- Provide bright grow lights or a sunny indoor location once seedlings emerge.
- Germination typically occurs within 10–21 days, although some seeds may take longer.
- Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures remain warm. Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart and provide support as needed.
Set expectations: Sugar Rush Striped Pepper generally requires approximately 90–120 days after transplanting to produce fully ripe fruits, depending on growing conditions. Vigorous plants can reach 3–5 feet tall and benefit from staking. Fruits develop a sweet, tropical flavor followed by noticeable heat, often estimated around 25,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units, although individual peppers may vary. This variety is not completely stabilized, so some plants may produce peppers with lighter stripes or no striping at all. Allow fruits to ripen fully for their characteristic peach-orange coloring and red markings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I receive?
10 Sugar Rush Striped Pepper seeds.
How long do the seeds take to germinate?
Typically 10–21 days in warm, moist soil.
When should I plant them?
Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, then transplant outdoors when temperatures are warm.
How spicy are Sugar Rush Striped Peppers?
They offer moderate to hot heat, often estimated at 25,000–50,000 SHU, with a sweet, fruity flavor.
Are Sugar Rush Striped Peppers easy to grow?
Yes, with proper care! They thrive in full sun, fertile soil, consistent moisture, and warm temperatures.
