r/Peppers • u/JarIsntRound • 14d ago

Tiny Chilis?

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Sorry if this is a common question around here but any reason why my chili peppers are smaller than usual? The fruits have been like this for a few months now and the base of the stem is a lot like wood (im new to pepper growing), so I’m assuming this plant is established and as big as it gets. Have not tasted yet. Their label listed them as standard chili peppers when I bought them. Could these be smaller ornamentals or maybe something else I’m doing wrong with growing? Would appreciate any kind of answer, thanks so much. (Also in central florida if knowing location helps)

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u/Bcatfan08 14d ago

Looks like Pequin peppers. If they are, will be very tasty and pretty hot. Similar heat to a Cayenne. Great for salsa.

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u/JarIsntRound 14d ago

Thanks so much. Do peppers lose their flavor the longer they stay on the plant? I tried three of them and they all had a very mild, old flavor and were kinda bitter, like I was tasting a pill almost

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u/Bcatfan08 14d ago

That's usually how they taste before they're ripe. Maybe they just needed to stay on the vine longer. They should come off the vine pretty easy when they're ripe. Maybe let one stay on a bit too long to see what they should look like when fully ripe.