The Chocolate Fatali, hailing from Africa, is a stunning chilli variety known for its prolific yield, distinct pod shape, and attractive appearance. It thrives in both pots and garden soil, reaching a metre in height. With a preference for ample water and semi-shade, this variety showcases its beauty with a deep chocolate hue. The plant is a fantastic producer, yielding an abundance of mid-heat peppers that resemble elongated lanterns.
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.
Comstock Purple Pepper, a remarkable C. Annuum variety, was bred by Matthew Arthur in the United States. Its distinctive elongated tapered pods, starting green/purple and ripening to a dark red/purple, make it a captivating sight. This stable variety, cultivated since 2009, consistently produces pods with thin walls and a sweet flavour.
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.
Cumari Pollux, a Capsicum Praetermissum variety hailing from Brazilian rainforests, is a robust plant known for its prolific pod production. The tiny pods, maturing from green to vibrant red, thrive in both pots and the ground, showcasing versatility.
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.
Doux des Landes, a mild Capsicum Annuum chilli variety hailing from the sunny south of France, is celebrated for its prolific yield and delectable taste. Renowned as great producers, these chillies boast crunchy, thick-skinned pods with a delightful blend of sweetness and tang, reminiscent of an apple crossed with a pear. The plant, reaching a height of 60-70 cm, thrives in pots and matures from green to a vibrant red.
Duemila Chilli, named after the Italian word for “2000,” is a prolific plant with an appearance resembling a miniature olive tree. Reaching over a meter in pots, it grows larger when planted in the ground. Sturdy and solid, Duemila requires staking once it pods up. The branches are filled with hundreds of 2cm long, 1cm wide upward-pointing pods. Initially green, then turning blackish, they mature into vibrant red, resembling olives. Known for exceptional productivity, it stands out as one of our favourites.
Hailing from Ecuador, the El Oro De Ecuador Chilli is a prolific baccatum variety known for its robust growth and vibrant yellow pods. The plant, reaching up to 1.5 meters in pots, displays an abundance of 3-4 cm long, 2-3 cm wide pods that transition from green to ripe yellow. Thriving even in cooler Australian winters, this chilli is a superb producer.
Erotico Chilli, a remarkable Baccatum variety, stands out with its stunning appearance and rich flavour. A prolific producer, this tall, slender plant yields orange peppers, perfect for various culinary delights. With a unique pod shape, it grows over a meter in pots, turning from light green to a warm orange. Ideal for salads, pickling, or crafting a delectable chilli jam, Erotico is an eye-catching plant that delivers sweet, juicy peppers.
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Hailing from the vibrant world of chillies, the Farmer’s Market Jalapeno captivates with its superb taste and eye-catching corking skin. A stellar choice for both garden and pot cultivation, this variety boasts large, mild pods, perfect for crafting delectable Jalapeno poppers. When nurtured in the earth, it flourishes into a robust, bushy plant with abundant yields.
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 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.
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.
The Fish Pepper, a gem from the United States, hails from communities around Baltimore and Philadelphia. A culinary delight, it’s renowned for seasoning local fish and shellfish. This vibrant chilli boasts variegated leaves and pods, adding allure to any garden. When mature, the pods transform from creamy white with green stripes to a dazzling mix of orange and red, with some pods turning entirely red. The plant reaches a height of 50-60 cm in a pot, but if planted in the ground, it can grow even larger.
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 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.
The Golden Crystal Chilli, a vibrant variant of the Aji Crystal Chilli, hails from Curico, Chile. Renowned as a prolific producer, it thrives in pots, reaching 60-70 cm in height. Pendant-shaped pods, starting light green and maturing into a golden peachy hue, characterise this stunning chilli.
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.
Guajillo chilli peppers, renowned in Mexican cuisine, are celebrated alongside Anchos for their contribution to vibrant flavours. Producers cherish their ease of cultivation, thriving in a meter-tall plant with thick, leathery pods transitioning from green to a deep red hue. A staple in salsa-making, they present a delightful sweet-tangy flavour when fresh, evolving into a smoky, cranberry-touched profile when dried.
Hailing from Guyana, South America, the Guyana Chilli, also known as Wiri Wiri, is a rare gem. Acquired from Trinidad, it’s renowned for its cherry-like pods, transitioning from light green to vibrant red. The compact plant, reaching 60 cm in pots, constantly produces pods, earning it nicknames like Hot Cherry or Bird Cherry Chilli.
Hailing from Korea, the Han Rim Gwari Put is a unique chilli variety, prized for its striking appearance and scarcity. With ribbed pods measuring 6-7 cm in length, initially green and maturing to a vibrant red, it stands out as a rare gem in the world of chillies. This exclusive Korean chilli, known for its sweet and juicy flavour with a mild heat, reaches a height of about 70 cm in a pot and can thrive even more when planted directly in the ground.
Hangjiao 10 After Glow, a product of Chinese space innovation, is a remarkable chilli variety discovered by Jiang Xingcun in 1987. These chillies, known as “Chinese Space Chilli,” exhibit enhanced size and yield due to exposure to zero gravity during a space mission. The Cayenne-like chillies grow to about 12-15 cm, transitioning from green to a vibrant red as they mature. As part of China’s efforts to address the challenge of feeding a growing population, over 400 plant seed species, including chilli seeds, have been sent into space.
Hangjiao 3, also known as Solar Flare, originated from the groundbreaking work of Jiang Xingcun, a Chinese scientist who discovered the benefits of sending vegetable seeds, including chillies, into space. This resulted in larger pods, improved yield, and a unique appearance. The plant reaches a height of 50-60 cm, producing pods that can grow up to 20 cm long and 2 cm wide. The light green pods transform into a warm orange colour upon maturity.
The Hangjiao no 4, or Comet’s Tail, emerges from China’s space exploration in 1987, enhancing chilli seeds’ mutation rates in zero gravity. Renowned for prolific yields, it grows to 50-60 cm in pots, boasting 30 cm long, 2-3 cm wide twisted pods.
