Charapita Pepper
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10+ Seeds/Packet
🌟 Charapita Pepper
Capsicum chinense
Known as the “golden treasure of the Amazon” 🌿💛, the Charapita Pepper is a wild Peruvian chili that’s as rare as it is flavorful. Tiny, round, berry-sized pods grow on bushy plants packed with fruit — each glowing golden yellow like a bead of sunshine ☀️. Despite their small size, these peppers pack a surprising punch of heat and fruity complexity.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Fruity 🍍, citrusy 🍋, with floral 🌸 notes — followed by a sharp, fiery burn 🌶🔥.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🥗 Sprinkle fresh over ceviche, seafood, or salads for Amazonian authenticity
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🥫 Use in hot sauces for tropical brightness + heat
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🍲 Infuse into oils, vinegars, or broths for unique depth
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🥒 Pickle whole for gourmet condiments
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🍸 A stunning garnish for cocktails (think spicy margaritas 🌶🍹)
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
The Charapita is the chef’s secret luxury chili 👨🍳💎. Exotic, tiny golden berries with fruity heat that transforms sauces, ceviche, and condiments. Highly prized in gourmet kitchens for both rarity and flavor — often called “the most expensive pepper in the world.”
🌱 Growing Notes:
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🪴 Bushy plants covered with dozens of tiny golden pods
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📏 Fruits are berry-sized (~0.25 inches)
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🎨 Ripen green 💚 ➡️ bright golden yellow 💛
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⏱ Mid-to-late season maturity, very high yield
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000–50,000 (similar to cayenne)
Charapita Pepper
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
💡 Need growing advice? See our How to Grow Peppers in Canada blog post for step-by-step tips.
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
