Peter Pepper Red

The Peter pepper, also a annuum variety, though it is not officially recognized as a cultivar of the species and is a heirloom chilli that is best known for its unusual shape. The pepper is considered very rare, and its origin is unknown. The pepper is most commonly grown in East Texas and Louisiana although it is grown in Mexico, as well. It was first popularized in the United States. The pepper has often been noted for its phallic appearance when fully grown. The pepper, particularly the red variety, has been described as a “miniature replica of the ummmm you know when you see it”. It is approximately 3 to 4 inches in length, and 1 to 1.5 inches wide when fully mature. The pod of the pepper has also been noted for its pungency.