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Overview
Medusa is a compact ornamental chili bred by Marlin Edwards for PanAmerican Seeds. Plants top out around 6 to 8 inches tall and spread 8 to 10 inches, yet each one can hold 40 or 50 slender, slightly twisted fruit at once, pointing upward like the snakes of its namesake. The pods start ivory-white and pass through yellow and orange before finishing bright red, so several colors show together. Heat is very low, around 1,000 Scoville units, making it a safe choice near children and a good windowsill or border plant.
Medusa traits
- Compact plant 6-8 in tall, 8-10 in wide
- Twisted, upright pods 2-2.5 in long
- Fruit color changes ivory to yellow, orange, then red
- Very mild, about 1,000 SHU
- Bred by Marlin Edwards; PanAmerican Seeds
Good for
- Ornamental containers
- Edging and borders
- Mild fresh eating
Compare with other peppers and chilies varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medusa this page | — | — | — |
| 'Buena Mulata' Pepper | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Ace | 50–70 days | — | — |
| Aci Sivri | 90 days | — | — |
| Aconcagua | 80 days | — | — |
| Aji Amarillo | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Aji Colorado | 78–85 days | — | — |
Medusa FAQ
What kind of peppers and chilies is Medusa?
Medusa is a compact ornamental chili bred by Marlin Edwards for PanAmerican Seeds. Plants top out around 6 to 8 inches tall and spread 8 to 10 inches, yet each one can hold 40 or 50 slender, slightly twisted fruit at once, pointing upward like the snakes of its namesake.
How does Medusa compare with other peppers and chilies varieties?
Similar peppers and chilies varieties include 'Buena Mulata' Pepper (75–80 days), Ace (50–70 days), Aci Sivri (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Medusa good for?
Medusa is grown for ornamental containers, edging and borders, mild fresh eating.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every peppers and chilies variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Peppers and Chilies growing guide
- Types of Hot Chili Pepper: Telling the Groups Apart in the Garden
- Starting Hot Chili Peppers From Seed: The Long Head Start They Need
- Hot Chili Pepper Care: Watering and Feeding for Maximum Heat
- How to Prune and Train Hot Chili Peppers: Shaping the Plant and Cutting Back for Winter
- How Pepper and Chili Branches Multiply: Forking at Every Flower, the Three-Stem Frame, and What to Prune
- Hot Chili Pepper Growing Calendar: A Season That Runs Half the Year
- Hot Chili Pepper Problems: Pests, Rots and Pods That Never Color
- All 575 peppers and chilies varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.