Solanacées • Capsicum annuum

William Prescott Mixed Pepper - Organic

"A sweet, variegated pepper with ornamental foliage and a deeply human story. Carefully created and preserved for eight generations, it has become an emblem of shared culture, easy to grow, even for beginners."

$4.49

Number of seeds 10 seeds

Born from a passionate project and meticulous selection, the William Prescott variegated pepper embodies the union of expertise, patience, and creativity. This variety, the result of several rigorous crossbreedings and a long stabilization process, is also a living tribute: finalized on the day of little William's birth, it embodies the profound connection between the garden and the life that takes root there.

In an educational vegetable garden or a space that fosters a sense of community, this pepper thrives consistently. Its variegated green and white foliage brightens the rows, while its upright habit, sometimes enhanced by light pruning, adds attractive structure to the space. It appreciates warmth and well-warmed soil, where it develops elongated fruits that are initially green with white stripes, which then turn a vibrant orange adorned with cream stripes.

A plant of trust, it perfectly complements gardening experiences based on observation, respect for the seasonal rhythm and the living transmission of knowledge.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Annotation: This crop is adapted to hot, sunny summers and requires well-warmed soil that is protected from the cold.

In a garden where more than just vegetables are cultivated, the William Prescott variegated pepper becomes an invitation to share. It doesn't grow alone: it thrives through the transmission of knowledge, the exchange of glances between generations, and the collaborative sowing of seeds. It is a plant that plays a part in an ecosystemic ritual, one that connects the land, knowledge, and people in a living circle.

Imagine a cultivated space as a sensory public square—an open garden, alive with color and laughter, where children follow the variegated veins of the leaves and marvel at the striped fruits ripening silently. In this vibrant place, every pepper becomes an opportunity to tell stories, taste, and share. The William Prescott pepper is not just grown: it is given away, celebrated, and enjoyed together.

Its presence in a community garden or a small neighborhood vegetable patch can become a meaningful gesture: reconnecting hands to the soil, stories to harvests, individuals to their community. It's not just a vegetable: it's a spark of connection, a fruit born from a cross that is as much genetic as it is human.