Capsicum baccatum 'Balloon'

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Chilli
Balloon
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Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum
Synonyms

Aji flor
Balloon
Bishop's crown
Bishop's hat
Campane
Nepalese bell
Orchid
Peri peri
Pimenta cambuci
Ubatuba cambuci

Plant Data
Time to harvesting: 90-100 days
Mature height: 90-120cm (3-4ft)
Fruit colour: Green to red
Heat:
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References: [1]

The Balloon chilli is a very unusual pod shaped variety, which is believed to have been transfered from South America to Europe by the Portuguese in the 18th century. The plants are quite large growing 90-120cm (3-4ft) tall and produce 30 to 50 extremely weird 3 or 4 flat winged, wrinkled almost flying saucer like 4cm (1½in) wide pods. The flesh of each pod is thin athough crisp to taste and they mature from green to red approximately 90-100 days after seedlings have emerged. The body of the pods have some detectable heat, but the wings are sweet and mild.[1]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Chilli - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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  1. a b Balloon - Chile Pepper Database. The ChileMan.org. Retrieved: 2010-10-03.