Purple UFO Pepper Plants

Purple UFO peppers are a rare and visually striking variety known for their unique pod shape, dark coloration, and versatile flavor. Sometimes compared to spinning-top–style peppers, these distinctive pods add both ornamental appeal and culinary interest to any garden. Grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, our Purple UFO pepper plants arrive healthy, pest-free, and ready to establish once transplanted. What You’ll Receive Purple UFO 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 Purple UFO Pepper The Purple UFO is a Capsicum annuum variety prized for its dark foliage, unusual pod shape, and changing flavor profile. Plants typically grow 4 feet tall with strong branches that support heavy yields of distinctive, UFO-shaped peppers. Pods feature a bulbous top and flattened body, ripening to a deep, glossy purple. Flavor can vary depending on maturity, offering mild to moderately spicy notes that make this pepper especially versatile in the kitchen. Heat Level: Mild to medium Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet to moderately spicy depending on maturity Pepper Appearance: Dark purple, UFO-shaped pods Culinary Use: Pickling, hot sauces, salsas, fresh use, and specialty recipes Growing & Care Information Grower Experience Level: Intermediate Growth Habit: Tall, slender plant with strong branching Mature Plant Size: Approximately 4 feet tall Pepper Pod Size: Small to medium 3" pods Days to Maturity: Approximately 75–90 days from transplant Ways to Grow: In-ground garden beds, raised garden beds, and containers with proper drainage If you want to start from scratch, we also offer Purple UFO 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.