The Carbonero chilli, bred by Tony Sherwood in the USA, is a cross between a Bhut Carbon and a Habanero. Known for its prolific yields, it boasts crisp, orange pods with a sweet, fruity flavour.
Chocolate Apocalypse is a seriously hot C. chinense variety with a fruity aroma and beautiful dark chocolate-burgundy pods. The heavily wrinkled pods pack plenty of heat and are great for hot sauces, chilli flakes and powders.
Hailing from the Christopher Phillips Rare Seed Collection, the CP115, a C. Chinense variety, is a fiery hybrid cross of Butch T Scorpion and Douglah 7 Pod. Renowned for its intense heat, the plant reaches 60 cm in height and thrives in pots, yielding distinctive 5 cm x 3 cm pods. The F5 stage cross produces pods with scorpion shapes and Douglah characteristics. Notably, it’s a robust producer with pimpled, tail-ended pods transitioning from green to brown.
Hailing from China, the Fruitgum Multicoloured chilli is a captivating variety that thrives in pots or the ground. Standing at 70 cm, it boasts ribbed, 5-6 cm long pods undergoing a mesmerising colour transformation from green to purple, orange, and yellow, culminating in a light orange hue with purple stripes. Abundant in production, the plant forms a canopy of peppers, making it one of the finest chilli varieties.
The Ghostly Jalapeno, a 2012 creation by Ohio-based grower Jack Skaggs, is a fusion of Jalapeno and Bhut Jolokia. Renowned for prolific pod production, these chillies transition from green to fiery red on compact, bushy plants, reaching around 80 cm in height. The delightful flavour combines initial Bhut notes with a sweet, apple-like or bean-like taste.
The Hurt Berry pepper, with a lineage that includes Reaper, Jigsaw, and Moruga, is indeed an extreme superhot variety. Its Scoville rating exceeds 1.6 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units), making it extremely hot. If you love the super hot chillies, the Hurt Berry will be one for you. You won’t be disappointed growing this beast!
Originating from a cross between Ghost Scorpion and BOC (Bhut Orange Copenhagen), JAYBOC is a fiery chilli renowned for its extreme heat. Its pods transition from vibrant green to fiery red upon maturity, boasting a striking appearance. Despite being in its early generations, it exhibits prolific production of these intensely hot peppers.
JPGS x BBG7 Dream, a fusion of Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion and BBG7 Dream, manifests as an exquisite pepper with remarkable aesthetics and formidable heat. Its pods, initially green tinged with purple, mature into a mesmerizing blend of peach and purple hues. A fantastic producer, it captivates growers with its stunning appearance and extreme heat.
Naga Smooky Rainbow, bred by Drax Diego, emerges as a striking blend of Black Naga and Pink Tiger varieties. Its allure lies in dark purple stems, purple blooms, and deep green foliage. The peppers transition from dark purple to dark red with a black tinge upon ripening, culminating in a captivating hue of dark red and black. Known for its abundant fruit production and sweet flavour, this variety boasts dimensions of 5 cm in length and 2-3 cm in width, making it a stellar addition to any dish requiring a touch of heat.
Scarlett’s Chilli, a stunning creation by Graeme Chaplin in Western Australia, enchants growers with its resplendent hues and delectable taste. This Capsicum Annuum variant, a Purple Tiger cross, boasts an illustrious lineage and has become a favourite among chilli aficionados.
Testanera pepper offers an intriguing aesthetic with its Red-to-chocolate skin that wrinkles as it ripens, giving each pod a distinct texture. The Pointed shape combined with red-to-chocolate wrinkled skin suggests a really intense-looking pepper. You won’t be disappointed growing this beast!
Thor’s Thunderbolt, a remarkable creation hailing from North Queensland, Australia, is the brainchild of Rebecca Johnston and Trevor Griffiths. This stunning hybrid, shrouded in mystery regarding its parentage, dazzles with its enchanting appearance and formidable heat.
The Viper Naga, a former Guinness World Record holder for the world’s hottest chili, boasts extreme heat. This chili, belonging to the C. Chinense species, is renowned for its exceptional productivity, reaching heights of about a meter. Its pods, transitioning from green to vibrant red when ripe, vary in shape, some featuring tails while others do not. These traits make it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking fiery culinary experiences.
Yaki Blue, revered by chilli enthusiasts, boasts a lineage marrying the potent Bhut Jolokia with the vibrant Filius Blue. Its pods evolve from a mesmerising dark purple to a deep red hue, showcasing a captivating transformation.
Bred by Matthew Arthur, Yellow Wartryx emerges as a fiery variant of the renowned C. Chinense species. With origins in the Trinidad Scorpion and 7 Pod Jonah, this cultivar captivates with its intense heat and vibrant yellow hue. Notably, it boasts a floral undertone, complemented by a subtle hint of citrus.
