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Anyone know what pepper I'm describing?

edweather USDA 9a, HZ 9, Sunset 28

6 years ago

Years ago when I worked in southeast Georgia, and the gulf coast Texas area, I worked with some guys who used to find these peppers growing wild on the side of the road. They were HOT. They were small and round and red, and grew wild close to the ground. They were about the size of a pea to the best of my recollection. Thanks, Ed

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rdback
6 years ago
If it was round, most likely it was a tepin pepper. It could have been a pequin (or bird) pepper, but they are more elongated. Both are fun to grow and pack some heat!
t-bob
6 years ago
The difference I feel between Tepin (round) and Pequine (oval) is the amount of seeds. The Tepin seems to have 3 or 4 seeds per pepper, whereas the Pequine will have 20 or 30. For that reason alone, I prefer the Tepins to just pop in my mouth. They hit hard, but go away quick and are yummy. The Pequines on the other hand, when I pop in my mouth they fill my mouth with seeds, super hot, all I taste is heat and not that desirable...In My Opinion.
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