Bolivian Bumpy

Bolivian Bumpy is a chilli variety commonly described in seed listings as a cross between Bolivian Rainbow and Yellow Bumpy, a habanero-type Capsicum chinense. Some sources instead list it simply as a Bolivian Chinense without mentioning hybrid origin. The hybrid status comes mainly from seller and grower reports rather than formal botanical documentation.

Plants are generally described as bushy and medium sized, reaching approximately 80.0 to 100.0 cm in height under warm growing conditions. Growers report good pod production when temperatures are consistently warm.

Pods are small to medium in size, typically a few centimetres long, with a heavily wrinkled and bumpy surface. Colour descriptions vary. Many reports state pods begin green or dark purple and mature to yellow, orange, or purplish-orange. Some plants display multiple colours at once during ripening.

Heat is usually described as medium to high for Capsicum chinense, with many listings using an estimate around 150000 SHU. There are no widely published independent laboratory tests specific to this variety, so heat levels may vary depending on source and growing conditions.

Flavour descriptions from growers mention light citrus or fruity notes beneath the heat. These accounts are subjective and based on grower experience rather than controlled testing.

There is conflicting information regarding its true origin. Some sellers present it as a traditional Bolivian type, while others clearly describe it as a deliberate cross. This inconsistency suggests that seed lines sold under the name Bolivian Bumpy may not be genetically uniform across all sources.