Satan's Kiss, Round Hot, Ciliegia Piccante, Pepper Seeds, Italian Pepper Seeds
The Satan's Kiss pepper is a small, round, Italian heirloom pepper also known as Ciliegia Piccante or "spicy cherry". It is medium-hot with a Scoville rating of 40,000–50,000 SHU and has a sweet taste with a spicy kick. The pepper starts green and ripens to a purplish-red, is roughly 1-2 inches in diameter, and is traditionally stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies before being grilled.
Key characteristics
Appearance: Small, round, golf ball-shaped pods that grow from green to purplish-red.
Origin: Southern Italy, where it is a popular heirloom variety.
Flavor: Sweet with a spicy kick; sometimes described as having a mild sweetness similar to a tomato.
Heat Level: Medium-hot, with a Scoville rating of 40,000–50,000 SHU.
Uses: Versatile for cooking, especially for stuffing with cheese and anchovies, grilling, pickling, or adding to sauces and salads.
| Type | Peppers |
| Family | Nightshade Family |
| Temperature Soil | 65-80F |
| Temperature Daytime | 70-90F |
| Temperature Evening | 60+F |
| Lighting | Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day |
| Water | Heavy, 6 Gallons/Day |
| Maturity | Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest |
| PH Neutral | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 4A-11B |
| Plant Placement | 6 Plants, 3 Row |
