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Habanero Extra Hot

mrscc — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:43:52 +0000

The Habanero Extra Hot is a hotter selection of the classic habanero, bred for increased punch while keeping the familiar flavour profile. This Capsicum chinense produced some interesting shaped pods for me in the 2025 season. Will be interesting to see how the seeds perform in 2026. They ripen from green to red and deliver a sharp, upfront heat that is certainly spicier than a typical habanero. Flavour is bright and fruity beneath the burn, which makes it a strong choice for fresh sauces, salsas and cooking where heat needs to cut through. Plants are vigorous and productive in warm conditions, with a steady set once established.

Species: Capsicum chinense
Time to Fruit: 90–120 days
Parentage: Habanero selection

Giant Habanero Chocolate

mrscc — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:35:06 +0000

The Giant Habanero Chocolate is a large podded habanero with deep brown ripening fruit. This Capsicum chinense delivers strong habanero heat, commonly around 300,000 to 450,000 SHU. Plants are productive once established and benefit from a long, warm season.

Species: Capsicum chinense
Time to Fruit: 100–120 days
Culinary Uses: Hot sauces, marinades, cooking
Parentage: Habanero selection

Datil

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:26:32 +0000

Product Description:
The Datil is a small, oblong chilli known for its intense heat and bright, fruity flavour. Pods ripen from green to golden orange and deliver heat in the 100,000–300,000 SHU range. Originating from St. Augustine, Florida, this Capsicum chinense variety is prized for its balance of heat and sweetness, making it ideal for sauces, relishes, and seafood dishes. Plants grow well in warm conditions and produce heavily through summer, typically fruiting within 100–120 days.

Species: Capsicum chinense
Scoville (SHU): 100,000–300,000
Origin: St. Augustine, Florida, USA
Time to Fruit: 100–120 days
Culinary Uses: Sauces, relishes, seafood dishes

Trinidad Bean

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:19:07 +0000

The Trinidad Bean is known for its distinctive bean-like shape and significant heat. The pods mature from pale green to vibrant red with medium-thick flesh.

With a heat level classified as very hot, this Capsicum chinense species is ideal for those seeking a spicy kick in their culinary creations. Its robust heat makes it suitable for hot sauces, salsas, and other fiery dishes.

In terms of cultivation, the Trinidad Bean plant reaches a height of around 25 inches and produces pendant pods. It has a very late season maturity, typically taking over 90 days to produce fruit. Gardeners can expect a prolific yield from this plant, making it a rewarding addition to any chilli grower’s collection.

Key Information:

Species: Capsicum chinense
Heat Level: Very hot
Origin: Trinidad
Plant Height: Around 25 inches
Maturity: Late season (over 90 days)
Culinary Uses: Hot sauces, salsas, and other spicy dishes

Fatalii

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:18:35 +0000

The Fatalii is a bright yellow Capsicum chinense from Central Africa known for its sharp, citrus flavour and searing heat. Pods are 6–8 cm long, tapering to a point, and ripen from green to rich yellow. Heat reaches around 400,000 SHU with an instant burn that builds fast. Flavour is clean, fruity and works well in fresh salsas, hot sauces and fermentations. Plants are medium-sized but very productive. I find Fatalii performs well in pots or beds with strong sun and good airflow.

Species: Capsicum chinense
Scoville (SHU): 400,000+
Origin: Central Africa
Time to Fruit: 100–120 days
Culinary Uses: Fresh sauces, salsas, fermentation

Citron

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:17:39 +0000

The Citron chilli pepper is deceptively spicy! At first glance you wouldn’t know that this is part of the same species of chillies as the really hot ones (Capsicum Chinense). They caught me by surprise, as you can see from this video of mine!

Habanero Chocolate

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:55:43 +0000

The Habanero Chocolate is a Capsicum chinense variety known for its deep brown colour and strong habanero heat. I have been impressed with the size of the pods on this plant, they can get impressively large! They ripen from green to a rich chocolate brown and deliver an good burn of about 250,000 to 350,000 SHU. The flavour is smoky and slightly sweet, making this chilli excellent for sauces, salsas and drying for powder. Plants can reach over 1.2 m tall and produce heavy crops throughout a long season. Start seeds early in warm conditions for best results.

- Species: Capsicum chinense
- Scoville (SHU): 250,000–350,000
- Colour when ripe: Chocolate brown
- Plant height: Up to 1.2 m
- Culinary uses: Hot sauces, salsas, powders

Hainan Yellow Lantern

Shaun aka ChilliChump — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:09:30 +0000

The Hainan Yellow Lantern, also known as the Yellow Emperor chilli, is a vibrant and intensely hot pepper cherished in Southern China. Maturing to a bright yellow hue, these plump, wrinkled pods measure approximately 5 cm in length and 3 cm in width. With a Scoville rating around 300,000 SHU, they deliver a potent heat comparable to habaneros. Beyond their fiery kick, these chillies offer a fruity flavour with a tart aftertaste, enhancing sauces and seafood dishes. Primarily cultivated in the southwest and southeast regions of Hainan Island, this Capsicum chinense variety thrives in warm climates. The Hainan Yellow Lantern is a pure strain, not a hybrid, making it a unique addition to any chilli enthusiast’s garden.

Species: Capsicum chinense
Scoville (SHU): Approximately 300,000
Origin: Hainan Island, China
Time to Fruit: 120–150 days
Culinary Uses: Hot sauces, seafood dishes, pickling
Parentage: Pure strain

It is a prolific producer of yellow chillies, and is usually one of my earliest fruiting Chinense varieties. This is a very tasty chilli and I use it in a variety of my hot sauces.