Spinning Top Pepper - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The spectacular and tasty multicoloured decorative chili pepper in the shape of a spinning top!

The Spinning Top pepper is an ornamental and edible variety producing unique 3-4 cm fruits shaped like an inverted top. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this compact pepper offers a display of colors that evolve from purple to yellow, orange, and bright red. Moderate heat (5,000-30,000 Scoville Heat Units). Perfect for pots, ornamental gardens, and creative cooking.

Why choose the Toupie chili pepper from Semis de la Seigneurie?

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

✅ Highly decorative – Unique spinning top shape

✅ Rainbow of colors – Purple, yellow, orange, red

✅ Compact – Perfect for pots and small spaces

✅ Moderate heat – 5,000-30,000 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 40-60 cm and look spectacular in pots. They mature in 70-85 days. The upright fruits change color throughout the summer.

Producer's advice

💚 Spectacular in a pot on a terrace or balcony

🌶️ Unique spinning top shape – very original

☀️ Full sun for vibrant colors

🎨 Multicolored plant – several stages of maturity simultaneously

Culinary uses

The Topie pepper is delicious in colorful salsas, marinades, stir-fries, decorative pickles, and as a spectacular garnish. Its moderate heat and unique shape make it a versatile and visually impressive pepper!

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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 25-30 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 (purple, yellow, orange, red)
• 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: Spinning Top
• Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Annual
• Maturity: 70-85 days after transplantation
• Fruit size: 3-4 cm, inverted top shape
• Color: Purple → Yellow → Orange → Red
• Scoville Heat Unit (SHU): 5,000 - 30,000 (moderate)
• Plant height: 40-60 cm (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:

• 🌈 Colorful Salsas – Visually spectacular
• 🫙 Decorative Pickles – Artistic Preserves
• 🍜 Stir-fries – Asian cuisine
• 🥗 Topping – Impressive presentation
• 🌶️ Marinades – Flavor and color

In the garden:

• 🪴 Ornamental plant – Spectacular in a pot
• 🌸 Decorative Borders – Rainbow of Colors
• 🏡 Terraces and balconies – Compact and productive
• 📸 Instagram Garden – Very photogenic

Conservation :

• Refrigerator: 2 weeks
• Freeze: whole (retains shape)
• Pickles: vinegar to preserve colors
• Dry: in a dehydrator