Bishop's Crown Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The crown-shaped chili pepper, sweet and decorative, perfect for beginners!

Bishop's Crown pepper is an indeterminate variety producing unique, bishop's crown-shaped fruit. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this pepper, originally from Barbados, offers a mild heat (5,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units) with a fruity and slightly sweet flavor. The spectacular bright red fruit is perfect for both cooking and ornamental purposes. It is a high-yielding, vigorous plant.

Why choose Bishop's Crown peppers from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Unique shape – Spectacular bishop's crown

✅ Gentle heat – 5,000-30,000 Scoville (accessible)

✅ Fruity flavor – Slightly sweet

✅ Decorative – Beautiful in the garden and in the kitchen

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March). Transplant after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun. A productive and easy-to-grow variety, excellent for beginners! Grows best in a pot of at least 30 cm.

Producer's advice

💚 Gentle heat – perfect for discovering chili peppers

🌿 Compact and productive plant

☀️ Full sun for maximum production

💧 Regular watering without overwatering

Culinary uses

Bishop's Crown peppers are perfect fresh in salads, mild salsas, marinades, as decorative garnishes, and stuffed. Their unique shape is impressive, and their mild heat makes them accessible to everyone!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March)
• Germination temperature: 25-30°C
• Germination: 10-21 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Bright light is needed from germination onwards.

Transplantation:

• After all risk of frost (early June in Quebec)
• Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants
• Rich, well-drained soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: full sun (minimum 6-8 hours)
• Excellent in a 30cm+ pot with a light support

Interview :

• Water regularly but not excessively (avoid stagnant water)
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks (vegetable fertilizer)
• Lightweight support recommended (heavy fruit)
• Mulch to retain moisture

Harvest :

• First harvest: 85-100 days after transplanting
• Harvesting continues until the first frosts.
• Pick when the fruits are bright red
• Production: 15-25 fruits per plant

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Suitable for zone 4b with extended season

✅ Productive variety in Quebec summer

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Bishop's Crown Pepper
• Botanical name: Capsicum baccatum
• Type: Sweet-medium chili pepper
• Plant height: 60-90 cm
• Days to maturity: 85-100 days
• Fruit color: Green → Bright red
• Fruit shape: Crown (single)
• Fruit size: 5-7 cm
• Heat: 5,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units (mild-medium)
• Flavor: Fruity, slightly sweet
• Yield: 15-25 fruits per plant
• Origin: Barbados
• Hardiness zone: Annual
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🥗 Salads – Unique decorative shape
• 🌶️ Smooth Salsas – Accessible Warmth
• 🥒 Marinades – Fruity Flavor
• 🍕 Toppings – Spectacular visual effect
• 🫑 Stuffed – Perfect shape for stuffing
• 🌮 Tacos and wraps – A soft and colorful touch

Conservation :

• Fresh: refrigerator (1-2 weeks)
• Frozen: whole or sliced
• Dried: in the oven or dehydrator
• Marinated: vinegar or oil