Mad Hatter Pepper Plants

Mad Hatter peppers are a rare and eye-catching variety celebrated for their unique shape, mild flavor, and impressive productivity. Popular in Peruvian and Bolivian cuisines, this pepper gained widespread recognition after winning the All-America Selections Award in 2018. Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Mad Hatter pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted. What You’ll Receive Mad Hatter pepper plant hydroponically grown in rockwool (no soil) Plant height at shipping: Approx. 4” tall Actively growing with a strong, well-developed root system Care instructions included Bonus: 4-pack orders include a FREE sample compost tea fertilizer Because our plants are grown hydroponically, they will require an adjustment period and it will take a few weeks for them to acclimate when transplanted into soil or containers. To learn more about our methods and to ensure success, review the sections below Our Live Plant Growing & Shipping Process and When Your Live Pepper Plants Arrive. About the Mad Hatter Pepper The Mad Hatter is a Capsicum baccatum variety known for its distinctive hat-shaped pods and mild, sweet flavor. Plants are vigorous and easy to grow, often reaching up to 4 feet tall, and produce abundant 2–3 inch long peppers with smooth, bright red skin. These peppers mature early and are especially popular for fresh use and stuffing, thanks to their thick walls and lack of heat. Heat Level: Sweet / no heat Flavor: Mild, sweet, and crisp Pepper Appearance: Bright red, hat-shaped pods similar to Bishop’s Crown Culinary Use: Stuffing, fresh eating, salads, roasting, and cooking Growing & Care Information Grower Experience Level: Beginner Growth Habit: Tall, productive plant Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–4 feet tall Pepper Pod Size: Typically 2–3 inches long Days to Maturity: Approximately 65–80 days from transplant Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised beds, and containers with proper drainage If you’d prefer to start from seed, we also offer Mad Hatter pepper seeds and seed starting supplies, a great option for growers who enjoy raising plants from the very beginning or planning ahead for future seasons.