Juanita
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum baccatum
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
- Fruit
- red
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Also known as
| Name | Kind | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Peppadew | Trade name | A registered trade mark for the pickled product. It is not a variety name, and using it as one is the most common identity error around this pepper. |
| Malawi Piquanté | Synonym |
Origin & history
The small round sweet-hot baccatum grown in Limpopo, South Africa and sold worldwide pickled in jars. The jar name is a registered trade mark covering the processed product, not the plant, which is why seed for it is scarce and sold under the cultivar name instead.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-120 days | |
| Scoville heat | 1,000-1,200 SHU | Commonly cited at about 1,177 SHU; the figure traces to the brand rather than to an independent assay recorded here. |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Alma Paprika
70-85 days
- heirloom
Hinkelhatz
75-85 days
- heirloom
Pimiento
75-85 days
- open-pollinated
Poblano (Ancho)
75-85 days
- heirloom
Rocoto (Manzano)
120-150 days
- open-pollinated
TAM Mild Jalapeño
65-75 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 2 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference