Dark Maroon Fruits
Produces attractive deep maroon peppers that add distinctive color to vegetable gardens.
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Maroon Brazilian Chilli is an ornamental and edible pepper variety known for its attractive dark maroon fruits and spicy flavor. The plants produce colorful peppers that can be used in cooking, homemade sauces, and ornamental vegetable gardens. It grows best in warm conditions with full sunlight and well-drained soil.
Produces attractive deep maroon peppers that add distinctive color to vegetable gardens.
Develops hot peppers suitable for spicy dishes, sauces, and culinary uses.
Colorful fruits and green foliage create an attractive display in garden beds and containers.
Grows best in warm temperatures with plenty of sunlight and consistent moisture.
| Scientific Name | Capsicum chinense (species identification should be confirmed) |
| Common Name | Maroon Brazilian Chilli; Brazilian Maroon Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Pepper Seeds |
| Fruit Color | Dark maroon |
| Fruit Type | Hot chilli pepper |
| Flavor | Hot and spicy |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching pepper plant |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in cooler climates |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or indoors before the growing season |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | 10–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 75–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun, 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Plant Spacing | 18–24 inches |
| Harvesting | Harvest when peppers develop their mature maroon color |
Add distinctive color and spicy flavor to your garden with Maroon Brazilian Chilli. These attractive peppers are suitable for home vegetable gardens, containers, and culinary use. Provide warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil for healthy plant growth.
Find helpful answers about Maroon Brazilian Chilli flavor, fruit color, and growing conditions.
Maroon Brazilian Chilli is described as a hot pepper variety. However, its exact Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating is not reliably established. Actual heat can also vary with growing conditions and individual fruits.
Pepper fruits develop their mature color as they ripen. Allow the fruits to remain on the plant until they display the characteristic deep maroon shade before harvesting.
Yes. Maroon Brazilian Chilli can be grown in containers with adequate drainage and sufficient space for root development. Use fertile potting mix, provide at least 6–8 hours of sunlight, and water when the soil begins to dry.