Scotch Bonnet, a Caribbean gem, delights with its resemblance to a Scotsman’s bonnet. Known for its robust production and hefty, globular pods, it transitions from light green to vibrant red upon ripening. Its flavour, reminiscent of tropical fruit, adds zest to everyday cooking.
The Scotch Brain Chilli, a hybrid of Scotch Bonnet and Yellow Brain Strain 7 pod, stands out for its exceptional taste and formidable heat. Renowned for its prolific production, its golf ball-sized pods ripen into a warm yellow hue with a bumpy surface, making it visually striking. With its fantastic growth potential in pots, reaching up to a meter in height, it’s a top choice for chilli enthusiasts seeking both flavour and heat.
St. Martin Habanero, a Caribbean delight, boasts a bountiful yield of golf ball-sized pods transitioning from light green to deep red upon ripening. Its outward-growing plant, though stunning, benefits from stakes to support its weighty fruit load.
The Star of Turkey pepper, a unique Turkish variety, boasts real star-shaped pods. With thick walls and vibrant red colour upon maturity, it’s a great producer in pots, reaching about 70 cm in height. Known for its mild heat, this chilli offers a delightful blend of flavours, reminiscent of peas and fresh apples.
Swiss Chocolate, a sensational new habanero variety, originates from Raphael Alber in Switzerland. It’s renowned for its exceptional flavour and appearance. The pods start as dark olive green and ripen to a unique matt dark brown.
Tabanaga, an extraordinary hybrid chilli, was ingeniously crafted by The Hippy Seed Company in 2009, making it a prized possession among chilli aficionados. This exceptional variety arises from the union of the Tabasco and Dorset Naga, yielding a truly remarkable fruit.
The Tanzanian Ghost, a formidable C. Chinense variety, earned its name from its ability to deter elephants from African crops. These bushy plants, reaching 80cm in pots, produce vibrant green pods maturing into fiery red, delivering both intense heat and a distinctively smoky flavour when dried.
Hailing from Tanzania in Africa, the Tanzanian Habanero, a member of the Chinense species, delights with its compact growth, reaching about 40 cm in height when potted. This petite yet prolific plant boasts stunning orange pods, starting as green gems before ripening into a fiery hue.
Renowned for its prolific yield and striking appearance, the Tasmanian Brown Habanero hails from the Caribbean, belonging to the Capsicum chinense species. Its pods, reminiscent of Tasmania’s shape, transition from vibrant green to a rich brown hue upon ripening. With a compact, bushy growth reaching heights of 1-1.5 meters, this plant presents a picturesque addition to any garden or pot.
Tasmanian Habanero, a chinense variety hailing from the Caribbean, boasts a distinctive appearance reminiscent of Tasmania, Australia’s island state. With its bushy growth reaching approximately 1 metre in height, this chilli plant exhibits thin branches and leaves, supporting its vibrant pods.
Introducing the Tequila Sunrise Habanero, a spicy delight hailing from the Chinense family. This exclusive pepper, known for its rare and intense heat, brings a fiery zest to your culinary adventures. Developed by our Norwegian friend Tom Roger Johansen, this hot sensation promises to elevate your taste buds to new heights. Spice up your dishes with the bold essence of Tequila Sunrise Habanero!
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!
The indigenous hot peppers of the Caribbean are renowned for their intense heat and aromatic flavors, making them some of the spiciest peppers in the world. Unlike many other hot pepper varieties, which belong to the Capsicum annuum species, the Caribbean’s indigenous landraces predominantly belong to Capsicum chinense Jacq.
The center of origin for Capsicum chinense is believed to be the Tropical Americas, specifically the northern regions of South America (Northern Brazil-Guyana-Venezuela), Central America, and the Caribbean Antilles. These regions have a rich history of cultivating and utilizing these flavorful peppers.
Hot peppers from the Caribbean are commonly used in their raw form, adding a fiery kick to salads, marinades, and food garnishes. They are also frequently combined with other ingredients to create hot sauces, commonly known as “pepper sauce,” which are used as condiments to add a warm to hot pungency to various dishes.
Furthermore, hot peppers can be preserved in different ways. They can be canned, pickled, transformed into jellies and relishes, or even dried or smoked, allowing their flavors to be enjoyed in various culinary applications.
While the unique shapes and colors of chillies may evoke a sense of imagination and creativity, there is no direct link between them and fairy tale characters or their props. However, it is possible for individuals to draw connections or find inspiration in various ways. The interpretation of such associations is subjective and can vary from person to person.
Hailing from Western Australia, The God Stopper Chilli, also known as 7 Primo Hybrid, is a fiery delight for heat enthusiasts. This hybrid, originating from a Caramel 7 Primo, boasts stability after meticulous cultivation by an Australian pepper aficionado.
It’s truly remarkable to see the dedication and passion that chili growers put into their craft. Through innovation, research, and development, they strive to create amazing chili varieties. These growers channel their enthusiasm and expertise to produce different types of chilies, each with its own unique level of natural heat.
Some of these chilies have even been officially calibrated on the Scoville scale and recorded in the Guinness World Records. The continuous efforts of chili growers have led to the development of new varieties that surpass previous records in terms of heat. It’s wonderful to hear that our team has already tasted these legendary chilies.
With great excitement, we are presenting “The World Records Pack” for our chilli loving customers to grow in their gardens. Adding these exceptional chili plants to your garden will undoubtedly make it a source of pride.
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.
Bred meticulously by The Hippy Seed Company, the THSC Black Habanero stands out as a unique variety. Renowned for its prolific yield and striking appearance, it boasts pods that transition from dark green to nearly black.
The THSC Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion emerges as a triumph of meticulous cultivation, honing both its heat and pod size over years. Renowned as a stellar producer, its pods transition from green to a rich chocolate hue upon ripening, boasting a substantial girth akin to a tennis ball.
Renowned for its delightful fragrance and Caribbean origins, the Trinidad Perfume Pepper is cherished by growers for its unique attributes. With lantern-shaped yellow pods, it emanates a sweet apple-like aroma during cooking, enhancing culinary experiences.
Trinidad Scorpion Morouga Blend, a revered chilli since its introduction by Neil in 2008, is a formidable producer with stunning pod variations. Its sweet floral flavour, coupled with the classic scorpion taste, tantalises the palate. Be prepared for an intense heat experience that crescendos from the tongue to the back of the throat, leaving a lasting impression.
The Trinidad Scorpion Sunrise, renowned for its prodigious pod production and unique upward-growing pods, hails from Trinidad. Its pods, resembling small golf balls, transition from green to a vibrant red hue upon maturity. Notably, it offers a sweeter flavour than other scorpion varieties while maintaining a scorching heat level.
The Trinidad Scorpion Yellow, originating from Trinidad, is renowned for its prolific production of large yellow pods. With a sweet fruity flavour and intense heat, it’s a favourite among chilli enthusiasts. These plants, growing up to 1.5 meters in pots, showcase stunning yellow pods reminiscent of tennis balls, making them a visually striking addition to any garden.
Wartryx, a remarkable creation by Matthew Arthur, boasts an exceptional blend of Trinidad Scorpion, 7 Pod Jonah, and Ubatuba Cambucci peppers, culminating in an astonishingly hot C. Chinense variety. With gnarly, golf ball-sized pods transitioning from green to red, this plant is a sight to behold.
White Devils Tongue, a variety of Capsicum Chinense, is renowned for its striking appearance and robust productivity. Its pods, resembling devil’s tongues, progress from a vibrant lime green to a creamy white, passing through a captivating purple stage. These pods, about 5 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, are notably alluring.
Hailing from Trinidad, the Yellow 7 Pod pepper boasts remarkable fruity flavours, making it a standout choice for hot sauce enthusiasts. Its large, bushy plant yields abundant yellow pods, initially light green before ripening to a vibrant yellow hue.
Hailing from the northeastern regions of India, including Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur, the Yellow Bhut Jolokia is a vibrant variant of its renowned predecessor, the Bhut Jolokia. This exceptional chilli variety is celebrated for its prolific yield of extremely hot peppers, resembling miniature lanterns in vivid yellow hues. Its flavour, reminiscent of the classic Bhut taste, is subtly sweet and fruity, making it a prized addition to the realm of fiery cuisine.
Yellow Devils Tongue, a Capsicum Chinense of unknown origin, dazzles with its vibrant yellow pods resembling Fatali peppers. Renowned for prolific yields, it boasts a sweet flavour akin to Scotch Bonnet peppers, making it a favourite among growers.
The Yellow Habanero, renowned for its vibrant hue and fruity flavour with hints of pineapple, originates from the West Indies. Its irregular spheroid pods, about 4-5 cm tall and 3 cm wide, are a hallmark of this variety.
Originating from Peru, the Yellow Jelly Bean Pepper is renowned for its prolific production and distinctive appearance. Its petite stature, reaching heights of 40–50 cm, showcases vibrant yellow pods reminiscent of jelly beans. These pods pack a potent punch of heat, making them a standout ornamental chilli.
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.
