Its evocative name comes from the shape of its peppers, which resemble small elephant trunks with their curved outlines and uneven surfaces.

This variety is ideal for gardeners who want to grow unusual yellow peppers that are as decorative as they are flavorful. The plants can reach about 1.20 m in height and produce peppers generally around 15 cm long, though some may reach 20 to 25 cm under good growing conditions.

Elephant's Trunk peppers turn from green to yellow as they ripen. Their moderate heat, estimated at 1,500 to 2,500 Scoville heat units, lets you fully enjoy their flavors without excessive heat.

Tasting notes

The Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper stands out for its aromatic flavor and moderate heat. Its flavor can be enjoyed both fresh and cooked. It's ideal for pepper lovers looking for a good balance of flavor and heat.

Thanks to their elongated shape, these peppers are particularly well suited to peppers stuffed with fresh cheese, grilled preparations, and homemade preserves. They can also be added to stews, sauces, sautéed vegetables, or summer recipes.

For the fullest flavor, harvest the peppers when they have ripened to a beautiful yellow.

Heat level and Scoville scale

The Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper has moderate heat, estimated at 1,500 to 2,500 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). With a heat level of 4 according to this listing's rating system, it delivers noticeable warmth without being excessively hot.

It's an excellent choice for anyone who wants to grow an unusual, aromatic variety suited to many culinary uses.

Tips for growing Elephant's Trunk peppers

The Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper thrives in warmth, light, and fertile soil. Gardeners with a sunny, well-sheltered spot can grow it.

Sowing: sow seeds between January and April in a fine, light seed-starting mix. Maintain a temperature of 22 to 28 °C to encourage germination, which generally takes 8 to 21 days. A mini greenhouse and heat mat are recommended to keep the temperature consistent.

Transplanting: once the seedlings are sufficiently developed, gently transplant them into individual pots. Gradually acclimate the plants to outdoor conditions before planting them in their final location.

Location: choose a warm, very sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to encourage vigorous growth and good fruit production.

Soil and watering: choose well-drained soil rich in organic matter and keep it moist. Water regularly according to the plant's needs, but don't let water pool around the roots.

Planting outdoors: move the plants outside about 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost, once temperatures are mild enough. In regions with cool summers, growing them in a greenhouse can help the peppers ripen.

Harvest: allow about 90 days for the peppers to mature, depending on growing conditions. They gradually turn from green to yellow as they ripen.

For more information, see the tips in our growing guide and our pepper-growing journal.

Why grow Yellow Elephant's Trunk peppers?

• An unusual Indian variety: a pepper with a distinctive shape that stands out in the vegetable garden.
• Remarkably long peppers: about 15 cm on average, with some reaching 20 to 25 cm.
• A beautiful yellow when ripe: ideal for adding color to your harvest.
• Moderate heat: between 1,500 and 2,500 SHU, so the flavors can shine.
• Many culinary uses: stuffed peppers, grilled dishes, sauces, cooked dishes, and preserves.
• Productive plants: can reach about 120 cm in height under good conditions.

Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper characteristics

• Variety: Yellow Elephant's Trunk – Elephants Trunk Yellow
• Origin: India
• Listed botanical species: Capsicum chinense
• Packet contents: 20 seeds
• Heat level: 4 according to this listing's rating system
• Scoville heat rating: approximately 1,500 to 2,500 SHU
• Plant height: up to about 120 cm
• Pepper shape: elongated, with an uneven surface
• Approximate pepper dimensions: about 2 × 15 cm, sometimes reaching 20 to 25 cm long
• Color when ripe: yellow
• Color before ripening: green
• Flowers: white
• Estimated flowering period: May to August
• Sowing period: January to April
• Germination temperature: 22 to 28 °C
• Estimated germination time: 8 to 21 days
• Estimated time to maturity: about 90 days

Buy your Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper seeds

Grow Yellow Elephant's Trunk peppers at home and enjoy an Indian variety that's as unusual as it is flavorful. With its long yellow peppers, distinctive appearance, and moderate heat, it fits just as well in a collection garden as in a garden grown for delicious harvests.

Order your 20 Yellow Elephant's Trunk pepper seeds and discover the pleasure of harvesting homegrown peppers for your recipes, grilled dishes, and preserves.