Chinese 5 Colors Chili Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The spectacular rainbow chili pepper, five colors on a single plant!

The Chinese 5 Colors chili pepper is an ornamental and edible variety producing small, upright fruits 2-4 cm long that develop through five colors: purple, cream, yellow, orange, and bright red. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this compact chili pepper offers a unique visual display with all color stages present simultaneously. Moderate to high heat (30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units). Perfect for decorative pots and Asian cuisine.

Why choose the Chinese 5 Colours chili pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Suitable for zone 4b+, without chemical pesticides

✅ Spectacular colors – 5 simultaneous colors

✅ Highly decorative – Upright multicolored fruits

✅ Compact – Perfect for pots and small spaces

✅ Moderate-high heat – 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April). Transplant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. Space plants 30-40 cm apart. Compact plants reach 30-50 cm in height and look spectacular in pots. Matures in 70-85 days. Continuous production with a rainbow of colors.

Producer's advice

💚 Spectacular in a pot – a living centerpiece

🌶️ Upright fruit – all stages visible

☀️ Full sun for vibrant colors

🌈 Rainbow plant – guaranteed conversation starter

Culinary uses

The Chinese 5 Colors chili pepper is perfect for Asian cuisine, colorful stir-fries, decorative pickles, hot sauces, infused oils, and as a spectacular garnish. Its moderate-hot heat and vibrant colors make it as beautiful as it is delicious!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 6-8 weeks before the last frost (early April)
• Germination temperature: 22-28°C
• Germination: 7-14 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Bright light needed

Transplantation:

• After the last frost (early June)
• Full sun (minimum 8 hours for vibrant colors)
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Spacing: 30-40 cm
• Excellent in pots (minimum diameter 20-25 cm)

Interview :

• Regular and constant watering
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks
• Pinch off the apex for a bushier plant
• Staking is rarely necessary (compact plant)
• Mulch recommended

Harvest :

• 70-85 days after transplantation
• Fruits at all stages of color simultaneously
• Harvesting continues to encourage production
• Abundant production until the first frosts

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Fast maturing, ideal for our short season

✅ Tolerates temperature variations well

✅ Excellent in a pot for bringing indoors in the fall

✅ Variety successfully tested in zone 4b

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Chinese 5 Colors Pepper, Five Color Pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 70-85 days after transplantation
• Fruit size: 2-4 cm, upright
• Color: Purple → Cream → Yellow → Orange → Red
• Scoville Heat Unit (SHU): 30,000 - 50,000 SHU (moderate-high)
• Plant height: 30-50 cm (very compact)
• Spacing: 30-40 cm
• Hardiness zone: Annual, zone 4b and above
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🍜 Asian cuisine – Stir-fries, soups, curries
• 🌈 Colorful stir-fries – Visually spectacular
• 🫙 Decorative Pickles – Artistic Preserves
• 🌶️ Hot Sauces – Colour and Heat
• 🫗 Infused Oils – Decorative and Flavorful
• 🥗 Topping – Impressive presentation

In the garden:

• 🪴 Living centerpiece – Spectacular in a pot
• 🌸 Ornamental plant – Permanent rainbow
• 🏡 Terraces and balconies – Very compact
• 📸 Instagram Garden – Extremely photogenic
• 🎁 Living Gift – Original and Useful

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 2 weeks
• Freeze: whole (retains color)
• Dry: in a dehydrator (colored mixture)
• Pickles: vinegar to preserve rainbows