Overview

Cheiro Roxa, also called “Purple Perfume,” is a Brazilian heirloom chinense. It’s named for its rich aroma (cheiro means “scent” in Portuguese) and its striking color. The small, squat pods start deep purple and lighten to a soft, almost translucent pink-red as they ripen. You get habanero-style flavor with a fresh, sweet finish, at about half a habanero’s heat, on a very productive plant.

Why Choose Our Seeds

• Hand-selected from healthy, productive plants grown at Harmony Springs Farm

• Packets include 10+ seeds

• Farm-tested in real Tennessee growing conditions

Flavor & Heat Profile

• Heat Level: Hot (about 60,000–80,000 SHU)

• Flavor Notes: Fresh, sweet, fruity, with a perfume-like aroma

Growing Information

🌱 Germination: 10–14 days in warm soil (80–90°F)

🌞 Light Requirement: Full sun

📏 Plant Height: About 3 ft

🫛 Pods: About 1 inch, squat, ripening purple to pink-red

⏳ Maturity: 80–90 days from transplant

How to Use

• Fresh salsas, hot sauces and pickling

• A colorful ornamental edible for gardens and containers

• Flavor without overwhelming heat