The Orion chilli is a formidable Capsicum chinense variety, renowned for its intense heat exceeding 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Its distinctive pods mature from dark purple to light brown, culminating in a purplish-red hue, and typically measure up to 2 inches in length with a rugged, gnarled appearance. This Italian hybrid, developed by cultivator Rocco Maltesi, is a cross between the Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw, Big Red Mama, and Yaki Blue Fawn peppers. The Orion offers a unique sweet and tangy flavour, making it ideal for crafting fiery hot sauces or drying into potent chilli powder. The plants reach up to 3 feet in height and thrive in both gardens and containers, with a time to fruit of approximately 100 days.
- Species: Capsicum chinense
- Scoville (SHU): 1,000,000+
- Origin: Italy
- Time to Fruit: ~100 days
- Culinary Uses: Hot sauces, dried chilli powder
- Parentage: Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw x Big Red Mama x Yaki Blue Fawn
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