Purple Taj Mahal Pepper (Capsicum Chinense)
Exotic, vibrant, and beautifully ornamental, the Purple Taj Mahal Pepper is a rare chinense variety known for its deep royal-purple coloring and dramatic ripening stages. Pods begin in inky shades of violet and lavender before transitioning through rich reds as they mature, creating a jewel-toned display that looks almost unreal against dark green foliage. The plant’s layered colors and distinctive pod shape make this one of the most visually captivating chinense peppers you can grow.
 
These seeds are authentic Purple Taj Mahal, harvested from verified, pesticide-free mother plants grown in small batches. Each seed is carefully cleaned and dried to maintain purity, strong genetics, and excellent viability. This variety is prized among collectors for its striking pigmentation, strong growth habit, and unique color expression.
 
Flavor Profile

Purple Taj Mahal peppers offer a fruity chinense aroma with a subtle sweetness beneath the heat. Expect hints of berry-like brightness early in the ripening stage, followed by a deeper tropical flavor as the pods turn red. The heat builds steadily, offering intensity without overshadowing the pepper’s natural fruitiness.
 
How This Variety Was Developed

The Purple Taj Mahal was created through selective breeding that isolated a rare purple pigment expression within a chinense line. Over multiple generations, growers stabilized the deep purple coloration while preserving the variety’s distinctive fruit set, pod shape, and vigorous growth.
 
A Note About Seed Count

Purple chinense varieties often produce a limited number of mature, viable seeds per pod. Each packet contains five premium seeds, ideal for collectors who appreciate rare and richly colored superhot varieties. And yes — we know you’ll want to plant all five.
 
Growing Notes

Start seeds indoors 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost and provide steady warmth for best germination. Transplant outdoors once nights stay above 55°F. Plants thrive in full sun, with the richest purple tones developing under strong light. Grow in well-drained, fertile soil and maintain even moisture for the best yields.
 
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Light: Full sun
Type: Annual in most climates; perennial in zones 9 to 13
Scoville units: 600,000 – 900,000 SHU
Seeds: Authentic, pesticide-free, small-batch grown
 
A strikingly beautiful chinense variety with rich purple tones, unique flavor, and bold presence,  perfect for collectors who love rare, high-impact peppers.