Zebrange Pepper

Capsicum baccatum

🌿 Description

Zebrange is a spectacular pepper that immediately draws attention with its elegant, bell-shaped fruits and deeply ribbed structure. Each pepper is decorated with natural striping that blends golden orange and bright red, giving every fruit an almost hand-painted appearance.

Created from a cross between Aji Fantasy and Bishop’s Crown, Zebrange combines the ornamental charm of its parents with an intense fruity flavor. Plants reach about 50 to 70 cm (20–28 in) in height, offering a balanced structure and generous production.

Its heat level is mild to moderate (about 5,000 to 10,000 SHU), making it very approachable in cooking while still providing noticeable character.

🎨 Origin & History

Zebrange was developed by Belgian breeder Laurent Minet, with the goal of creating a pepper that was both visually unique and gastronomically interesting. By combining Aji Fantasy, known for its fruity sweetness, with Bishop’s Crown, famous for its distinctive shape, he produced a remarkable variety that has become very popular among collectors and chefs.

🌱 Germination

Zebrange is easy to start indoors for later transplanting.

Sowing period
Indoor sowing: 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Year-round growing possible under horticultural lighting

Method
• Sow at about 0.5 cm (1/4 in) depth
• Keep the growing medium warm and moist
• Ideal temperature: 24–28 °C (75–82 °F)
• Germination: 10 to 20 days
• Transplant when plants have 2 to 3 true leaves

🌿 Care

Zebrange is a vigorous and productive pepper.

• Exposure: Full sun or strong grow lights
• Soil: Rich, loose, and well-drained
• Watering: Regular, without excess
• Fertilization: Fertilizer for peppers and tomatoes
• Staking: Recommended when the plant is loaded with fruit

💧 Hydroponic Growing

Zebrange performs very well in hydroponic systems.

• System: DWC, drip system, or passive hydroponics
• Substrate: Coco coir, rockwool, or clay pellets
• Lighting: 12–14 hours of light per day
• Nutrient solution: Balanced formula for peppers
• Height in hydroponics: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)

🍽️ Culinary Use

Zebrange is fully edible.

Its flesh offers a fruity, slightly sweet flavor with moderate heat, perfect for:
• Salsas
• Fresh sauces
• Stuffed peppers
• Pickled peppers
• Asian and Latin dishes

The striking striping also makes it an exceptional presentation pepper.

🍸 Cocktail & Decoration

Thanks to its vibrant colors, Zebrange is ideal for:

• Garnishing spicy cocktails
• Tasting platters
• Gourmet presentations
• Ornamental gardens

It looks just as beautiful in a glass as it does on a plate.

⚠️ Toxicity

The fruits are edible.
Leaves and stems should not be consumed.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

✅ Quick Facts

Type: Pepper
Species: Capsicum baccatum
Height: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)
Heat: 5,000 to 10,000 SHU
Color: Golden orange with red striping
Shape: Ribbed bell
Exposure: Sun / intense light
Growing method: Soil or hydroponics

Advantages: Spectacular striping, fruity flavor, collector’s variety, decorative and edible.