Distinctive UFO-Shaped Fruits
Produces unusual flattened, flared peppers resembling miniature flying saucers.
UFO Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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UFO Pepper Seeds
UFO Pepper, commonly known as Purple UFO Pepper, is an unusual chili pepper variety admired for its flattened, saucer-shaped fruits resembling flying saucers. The fruits develop through attractive color stages, changing from green and deep purple to orange and red as they mature. This ornamental and edible pepper offers a combination of decorative appeal and spicy flavor, making it suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. It grows best in warm conditions with full sunlight, fertile soil, and regular watering.
Purple UFO Pepper
Unique Saucer-Shaped Fruits
Colorful Chili Peppers
Ornamental Vegetable
Key Features
Colorful Fruit Development
Fruits change from green and purple to orange and red as they reach maturity.
Spicy Pepper Flavor
Produces flavorful hot peppers suitable for sauces, salsa, pickling, and fresh culinary uses.
Ornamental Garden Appeal
Combines decorative fruit colors and unusual shapes for attractive vegetable garden and container displays.
Product Highlights
Unique flying-saucer-shaped peppers
Green, purple, orange, and red fruit stages
Attractive ornamental chili variety
Edible spicy fruits
Suitable for container gardening
Ideal for sunny vegetable gardens
Useful for salsa and pickling
Warm-season pepper plant
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | UFO Pepper; Purple UFO Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom or open-pollinated variety — verify supplier designation |
| Plant Type | Warm-Season Vegetable and Ornamental Pepper |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching pepper plant |
| Fruit Shape | Flattened, saucer-shaped, and lobed |
| Fruit Color | Green to Purple, Orange, and Red |
| Fruit Flavor | Fruity and spicy |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; perennial in suitable frost-free climates |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or during warm growing weather |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last expected spring frost |
| Seed Planting Depth | Approximately 1/4 inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 10–15 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering | Regular watering with consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 3–4 feet, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches |
| Days to Harvest | Approximately 80–90 days, depending on growing conditions |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start the Seeds
Sow UFO Pepper seeds indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a suitable seed-starting mix.
Sow UFO Pepper seeds indoors approximately 8–10 weeks before the last expected frost. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a suitable seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Maintain Warm Conditions
Keep the seed trays in a warm location with temperatures around 75–85°F. Maintain light moisture and provide sufficient light after seedlings emerge.
Keep the seed trays in a warm location with temperatures around 75–85°F. Maintain light moisture and provide sufficient light after seedlings emerge.
Step 3: Transplant the Seedlings
When seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures become consistently warm, gradually acclimate them before transplanting into garden beds or larger containers.
When seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures become consistently warm, gradually acclimate them before transplanting into garden beds or larger containers.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Nutrients
Choose a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and provide balanced nutrients for healthy plant development and fruit production.
Choose a location receiving at least 6–8 hours of sunlight daily. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil and provide balanced nutrients for healthy plant development and fruit production.
Step 5: Water Regularly
Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid overwatering and prolonged waterlogging.
Maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development. Avoid overwatering and prolonged waterlogging.
Step 6: Harvest the Colorful Peppers
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic colors as they mature. Harvest carefully using garden scissors or pruning shears. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes.
Allow the fruits to develop their characteristic colors as they mature. Harvest carefully using garden scissors or pruning shears. Wear gloves when handling hot peppers and avoid touching your eyes.
Grow Something Unusual with UFO Pepper
UFO Pepper brings a distinctive combination of unusual fruit shapes, colorful ripening stages, and spicy flavor to home gardens. Its attractive peppers make an interesting addition to vegetable beds and containers. Provide warm temperatures, full sunlight, and consistent moisture to encourage healthy plants and colorful harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about UFO Pepper seed germination, fruit colors, and harvesting.
How hot are Purple UFO peppers on the Scoville scale?
Purple UFO Pepper is generally sold as a hot chili variety, but reported Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) ratings vary considerably between seed sources and selections. Some listings describe its heat as similar to jalapeño peppers, while others report considerably higher heat. The exact pungency depends on the particular strain and growing conditions.
Why do UFO peppers change from purple to orange and red?
UFO peppers naturally change color as their fruits mature. Purple UFO selections commonly develop green or dark purple immature fruits, followed by orange and red coloring as they ripen. Different color stages can appear on the same plant at once, creating an attractive ornamental display.
When should you harvest UFO peppers for the best flavor?
UFO peppers can be harvested at different maturity stages depending on your preferred flavor and color. Younger purple fruits offer a different taste profile from fully mature orange or red fruits. For ripe peppers, allow the fruits to develop their final red color before harvesting. Use clean scissors and handle the spicy fruits carefully.