Jigsaw Peppers in varying shades and stages of maturity on a white background.
Jigsaw Pepper with colorful foliage on light multicolored background.
Jigsaw Pepper with colorful foliage in hand.
Jigsaw Peppers in various colors with foliage on white background.
Purple and green Jigsaw Pepper foliage
Jigsaw Peppers still on plant in garden.
Jigsaw Peppers in clear bowl on lightly marbled background.
Jigsaw Pepper Plant in pot.
Jigsaw Peppers in varying shades and stages of maturity.
Jigsaw Peppers in varying shades and stages of maturity on a white background.
Jigsaw Pepper with colorful foliage on light multicolored background.
Jigsaw Pepper with colorful foliage in hand.
Jigsaw Peppers in various colors with foliage on white background.
Purple and green Jigsaw Pepper foliage
Jigsaw Peppers still on plant in garden.
Jigsaw Peppers in clear bowl on lightly marbled background.
Jigsaw Pepper Plant in pot.
Jigsaw Peppers in varying shades and stages of maturity.

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Jigsaw

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Description

(Capsicum annuum). Jigsaw pepper is a stunning feast for the eyes! Leaves are multicolored in tie dye patterns of lavender, cream, violet, sea foam, and forest green, making it one of the most ornamental peppers. Short, stocky plants produce small, plum-colored fruit, about as spicy as a jalapeño. Try this dazzling edible ornamental in containers or borders, anywhere its ornate foliage can be admired.

Growing Tips: The Jigsaw pepper is a rare heirloom variety that requires warm temperatures and plenty of sunlight to thrive. You can use a heat mat to help keep the soil warm during germination. It grows best in rich and well-draining soil with moderate moisture.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
100–120
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
14–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start Jigsaw pepper seeds indoors about 8-12 weeks before the last expected frost date, as this variety needs a long, warm season to reach full maturity. Transplant outdoors only after all risk of frost has passed. Check your local area’s frost dates for the best planting time. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a quality seed-starting mix, maintaining a soil temperature of 80-85 F during germination. Harden seedlings off gradually over a week before transplanting. Space plants 14-18 inches apart in full sun and well-draining soil for best results.

How to Grow

Water the peppers deeply and regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk. Apply a balanced fertilizer when transplanting, then switch to a phosphorus-rich fertilizer once flowers appear to encourage fruit production. These peppers need full sun and will do best with at least 8-12 hours of direct sunlight daily. Given their ornamental and productive nature, stakes or cages may be helpful to support the branches as they mature and bear fruit.

How to Save Seeds

  • Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work pepper flowers as well.
  • To be absolutely sure that you will not have any crossing, different varieties should be isolated by at least 500 feet.
  • To save seed, allow the fruit to mature fully; then simply remove seeds.
  • It is a good idea to wear gloves when working with very hot peppers, and to consider wearing a mask when working with a large quantity of dried seeds.
  • Let seeds dry for a week before storing them in a jar.
  • Pepper seeds will remain viable for up to 5 years.

FAQ

How hot is the Jigsaw pepper?

The Jigsaw pepper is about as spicy as a jalapeno, with Scoville ratings in the usual jalapeno range of roughly 2,500 to 8,000 SHU.

How long does Jigsaw pepper take to mature?

Jigsaw peppers typically take about 100-120 days from transplanting to reach full maturity, depending on growing conditions.

How do I handle Jigsaw peppers safely?

These are jalapeno-level peppers, so ordinary kitchen care is enough: wash your hands well after cutting them and avoid touching your eyes or face. Gloves are worth using if your skin is sensitive or you are prepping a large batch.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Stunning foliage: Variegated purple, white and green leaves steal the show.

  • Loads of tiny peppers: Prolific; hundreds of small fruit from a few plants.

  • Smoky when dried: Earthy, smoky flavor ground as a seasoning or pepper flake.

  • Easy to start: Near-complete germination; seedlings take off fast.

  • Heads up: Much hotter than a jalapeno, and the fruit is tiny; use sparingly.

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