Chili 'Bishop's Crown'

Capsicum baccatum

How to grow Chili 'Bishop's Crown'

These plants average three to four feet tall, but can reach six feet tall in prime garden space.

Bishop's Crown is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors.

Growing Bishop's Crown from seed

Start indoors six to eight weeks before last frost date.

Transplanting Bishop's Crown

Bishop's Crown is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Bishop's Crown

Chili Bishop's Crown Etymology

This large plant produces three-sided peppers which resemble a Bishop’s Crown. 1
Balloon Pepper 2

Misspellings of Chili 'Bishop's Crown'

Fryer’s Hat, Friars Hat, Monks Hat, Bishop crown, bishops crown

Other Names for Chili 'Bishop's Crown'

Balloon, Friar’s Hat, Monk’s Hat, Christmas Bell, Chapeu de Frade,

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