- The cowhorn pepper (a.k.a cow horn or cow-horn) is truly one of the largest chilies around. It typically rows from eight to ten inches in length which dwarfs most other chilies..
- Cowhorn Hot Pepper – Bonnie Plants. These large, thick-walled cayenne peppers are named for their shape. The fruit turns bright red when mature and are quite hot..
- In fact, the heat of the cowhorn – while technically medium – can border on the upper end of mild. It’s Scoville heat range of 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville heat units places it in line with our our reference point, the jalapeño.
- Cowhorn Hot Pepper. A light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F), and temps below 55º F slow growth and cause leaves to look yellowish. If a surprise late spring frost is in the forecast, protect newly planted seedlings with a frost blanket. Common issues: Plants drop flowers when daytime temps soar above 90º F..
- Try some fried cowhorn chili on sandwiches or as a spicy side. Those thick walls and the chili’s sweet simmering heat also make the cowhorn excellent as a pickling pepper. The tang pairs very well. Its medium heat and smoother, sweeter taste translate very well into hot sauces and barbecue sauces, too..
