{"product_id":"purple-ufo","title":"Purple UFO","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePurple UFO (isolated seeds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple UFO is an eye-catching pepper variety known for its unusual flying-saucer-shaped pods and dramatic coloration. Young peppers develop in brilliant shades of violet and deep purple, often becoming nearly black before transitioning toward burgundy and rich red as they fully mature. The flattened, pointed pods combined with the plant’s dark pigmentation make this an excellent variety for growers who want something both ornamental and edible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple UFO peppers are generally reported in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30,000–45,000 Scoville Heat Unit (SHU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, putting them around cayenne-level heat and considerably hotter than the average jalapeño.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe heat tends to arrive quickly but doesn’t linger as long as many hotter varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor develops as the pods mature, with fully ripe peppers offering a mildly sweet, fruity and tangy character. Their moderate heat makes Purple UFO versatile in the kitchen and well suited for fresh salsas, pickling, hot sauces, pepper flakes, and powders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are attractive and productive, producing numerous uniquely shaped pods throughout the growing season. Between the purple coloration, unusual UFO-like shape, and useful heat level, this is an excellent variety for collectors and growers looking for something noticeably different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack includes 10–20 premium seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409519059203,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ncpepperseeds.com\/products\/purple-ufo","provider":"NCpepperseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}