The Chocolate Habanero, also known as “Congo Black” or “Brown Scotch Bonnet,” hails from Jamaica, renowned for its fiery kick. A great producer, the plant thrives in pots, reaching a metre in height, displaying enticing dark green to deep brown pods. Contrary to expectations, its flavour surprises with a delightful passion fruit undertone.
Chocolate Jigsaw, a formidable member of the Capsicum Chinense family, is a robust chilli variety that delights producers with its stunning pod shape resembling dark chocolate-covered delicacies. These pods transition from a lush green hue to a rich dark brown, signifying full maturity. Ideal for pots or garden beds, it thrives in semi-sunny spots, reaching a height of about one metre. The initial appeal lies in its aesthetic charm, tempting you to experience the ripper heat within.
Hailing from Trinidad, the Chocolate Moruga Scorpion stands out as an exceptional chilli variety. Renowned for its intense heat, this Capsicum Chinense cultivar boasts a stunning transformation from green to a deep brown hue upon full maturity. With a busy growth pattern, it reaches impressive heights, especially when planted directly in the ground. A fantastic producer, it promises a bountiful yield of nuclear-hot chilli peppers.
The Chocolate Naga Brain, a stellar producer of fiery chillies, boasts a menacing appearance with its dark brown, wrinkled exterior. A cross between Brain Strain 7 pod and Dorset Naga, this F6 generation plant stands over a metre tall in pots. Mature pods measure 3.5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide.
Indulge in the fiery allure of the Chocolate Reaper, a triumph in chilli breeding. Years of dedication yield a visually striking pod with an insane heat level. In gardens, it can soar over a metre, showcasing dark chocolate pods with varying tail lengths.
The Chuck Norris Moruga Scorpion, a fiery Capsicum Chinense variant, hails from The Hippy Seed Company. Renowned for its potency, this chilli is a prolific producer with vibrant red pods. Its golf ball-sized fruits transition from green to a striking red, boasting a pimply skin. This scorpion variety stands out with its unique appearance and heightened heat, surpassing the average Moruga. Aptly named after Chuck Norris, consuming this pepper feels akin to a roundhouse kick from the martial arts legend.
Chupetinho Chilli, also known as Pimenta de Bico or Chupetinha, hails from Brazil, celebrated for its prolific pod production and distinctive drop-shaped appearance. The plant, reaching 50-60 cm in pots, boasts cascading branches laden with flavour-packed pods. The vibrant pods, resembling rubber nipples, are a treat for the eyes.
Renowned as an exceptional 7 Pod variety, the Congo SR 7 Pod Gigantic Brown stands out with its robust, elegant stems and delectable pods. This exclusive strain, available through The Hippy Seed Company, boasts a height of 70-100 cm in pots, flourishing even more in the ground. The pods, starting dark green and maturing into a beautiful brown hue, measure 6-7 cm in length and 4 cm in width.
Originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congo SR 7 Pod Gigantic Mustard is renowned for its exceptional flavour and intense heat. Its pods start as light green and mature into a stunning mustard hue, measuring 6-7 cm in length and 4 cm in width. A rarity exclusive to The Hippy Seed Company, it’s a must-have for chilli enthusiasts.
The Congo SR 7 Pod Gigantic Red, an exclusive variety from The Hippy Seed Company, is renowned for its majestic appearance. With bright red pods, this plant reaches nearly a metre in pots and doubles in height when planted in the ground. The pods, 6-7 cm long and 4 cm wide, transition from light green to a stunning bright red.
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 the state of Para in Brazil, the Cumari do Para, a Capsicum Chinense, stands out as a prolific producer of small, 1 cm long yellow pods. The plant, resembling the Cumari Pollox, grows up to 70 cm in pots. Its vibrant appearance, covered in these small yellow pods, makes it an easy-to-grow and stunning addition to any garden.
The Daisy Cutter Chilli, a Capsicum Chinense, derived its name from the Vietnam War’s Daisy Cutter Fire-bomb. The Matthew Arthur (MA) strain, originating as a 7 pod Jonah, boasts a stunning appearance with golf ball-sized pods transitioning from green to red. Its distinctive sweet taste, perfume and floral notes set this chilli apart from other varieties.
Discover the allure of Devil’s Rib, a rare habanero variety originating from Ghana. With captivating aesthetics, this chilli boasts a remarkable production capacity and eye-catching ribbed pods that transition from vibrant green to fiery red upon maturity. When cultivated in a pot, it reaches a modest one-meter height, but when planted in the ground, it flourishes into an impressive size. The plant, resembling a lush canopy adorned with abundant pods, is truly a sight to behold.
The Dorset Naga, a distinguished member of ‘The Round Table of Hot Chilli Peppers,’ originated as a selected strain from the Naga Morich variety. Known for its intense heat, it gained popularity within the British Bangladeshi community. This variety, a cousin in ‘The Naga Family,’ earned its place with exceptional heat levels.
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Hailing from the Central African Republic, the Fatali Pepper is renowned among chilli enthusiasts for its intense heat and unique burn. Great producers, this chilli’s elongated pod, measuring 6-8 cm in length and 2-3 cm in width, boasts a tangy, citrusy flavour with fruity undertones.
The Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw, a creation by Finnish grower Jukka, resulted from crossing the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion with a secret variety. Renowned for its extreme heat, it surpasses the Carolina Reaper and exhibits a unique tongue-numbing sensation. The Chocolate Jigsaw variant offers pods with a rich chocolate hue. Growing over a meter in height, this chili plant boasts fiery red peppers.
Fidalga Amarillo, a distinguished C. Chinense hailing from Brazil, is renowned for its prolific yield, boasting delightful yellow pods that transform from light green to a warm yellow hue. With a compact 60 cm size in pots, it can flourish even more when planted in the ground.
Fidalga Peach, a superb Capsicum Chinense hailing from South America, is renowned for its prolific yield, boasting beautiful peach-coloured pods with a delightful sweet flavour. The plant reaches 70 cm in pots but thrives even more when planted in the ground, showcasing 3 cm long, 1.5 cm wide pods that transition from light green to a stunning peach hue.
Fidalga Preto Pepper, a remarkable C. Chinense hailing from Brazil, is celebrated for its prolific nature and stunning appearance resembling a miniature umbrella tree. The name “Fidalga” translates to a gentle woman in Portuguese, and “Preto” signifies black, reflecting the pods’ captivating dark purple to red transformation.
Fidalga Roxa, originating from Brazil, stands out as a prolific producer with a stunning appearance. Its bushy plant, thriving up to 80-100 cm in pots or more in the ground, boasts dark stems, occasionally accompanied by purple-tinged leaves. The white and purple flowers transition into pods, initially dark purple, transforming into captivating peach/orange hues. The small, blunt lantern-shaped pods measure 2-3 cm long and 2 cm wide.
The Fijian Bongo Chilli, a robust habanero variety, thrives in both pots and soil. Its sturdy, unstaked growth yields vibrant red pods, transitioning from light green. A prolific producer, each pod measures 6-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.
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.
Giant Red Cardi Scorpion, a remarkable chilli variety known for its impressive size, originates from the Capsicum Chinense species. With pods growing up to 6-8 cm long and 4-5 cm wide, it’s an excellent choice for heat seekers. The plant, reaching 70 cm in pots and even larger in the ground, produces vibrant red pods after starting as green.
The Giant Yellow Cardi Scorpion, a remarkable pepper variety, boasts pods larger than the typical Cardi Scorpion. Ideal for pots or ground planting, this prolific producer yields pods measuring 6-8 cm in length and 4-5 cm in width. Pods transition from green to a warm yellow hue, offering a stunning visual appeal. Renowned for extreme heat, its flavour profile is uniquely sweet and juicy, devoid of the floral notes found in some scorpions.
The Golden Bullet Chilli, a splendid C. Chinense variety, captivates with dark stems and leaves. This prolific plant yields pods over a metre tall, showcasing an exquisite transition from green and black to warm brown and yellow. Renowned for its unique bullet shape and light chinense flavour, this stunning chilli is a great producer.
Goronong, a rare Malaysian habanero, boasts unique twisted pods. Ideal for limited spaces, it grows up to 60 cm in pots or slightly taller when planted in the ground. The pods transition from light green to a vibrant orange-yellow, presenting an eye-catching spectacle.
The Green Trinidad Scorpion, a variant of the renowned scorpion peppers, thrives as a great producer in pots, reaching a metre in height. Planted in the ground, it attains a larger size, showcasing beautiful, medium-thick-walled pods transitioning from green to mustard to greenish-yellow upon full maturity. With a surprising crunch and juiciness, the pods boast a unique flavour, resembling sweet fresh peas with a mild chinense undertone.
Grif 9238, a remarkable Capsicum Chinense hailing from the vibrant landscapes of Costa Rica, stands out as a prolific producer with visually captivating pod shapes. Its pods transition in colour, starting from a mesmerising purple, blending into orange, yellow, and pink before culminating in a vibrant red when fully ripe. This chilli, known for its citrusy flavour and upper mid-level heat, thrives in both pots and ground, reaching approximately 60 cm in height when potted.
The Habanada Habanero, crafted by Michael Mazourek at Cornell University in 2001, delights with an apple-tinged, mild sweetness. This vibrant orange chilli, initially light green, thrives on a stocky 40-50 cm plant, ensuring a bountiful harvest.
