The Pockmark Peach pepper is a rare variety developed in Australia through a cross between a Pimenta De Neyde hybrid and the renowned Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper). This unique parentage gives the Pockmark Peach both its characteristic appearance and its powerful heat profile.
The pods mature to a soft peach color with natural mottling and surface “pockmarks,” a trait influenced by the Pimente De Neyde lineage. Their textured, contoured shape and subtle color gradients make this variety stand out in both culinary and horticultural settings.
With Bhut Jolokia as one of its parents, the Pockmark Peach delivers a significant, lingering heat. It is well-suited for experienced spice enthusiasts and for applications where a bold, intense burn is desired. The Pockmark Peach pepper is believed to average about 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units, placing it in the superhot category of peppers.
Beneath its heat, the pepper offers a nuanced blend of fruity and floral notes. This complexity makes it ideal for hot sauces, ferments, specialty spice blends, and other preparations that benefit from both flavor depth and high heat.
