The Basket of Fire is a compact, ornamental chilli variety that produces a vibrant mix of small, tapered fruits ripening through purple, cream, yellow, orange, and finally to red. With a heat level reaching up to 100,000 SHU, it offers a solid medium-hot kick with a slightly sweet, citrusy flavour. Ideal for containers and hanging baskets, this hardy plant is exceptionally prolific and thrives in cooler climates. A hybrid Capsicum annuum, it fruits early and continues throughout the season, making it perfect for fresh use, drying, or adding colour and heat to cooked dishes.
Details:
- Species: Capsicum annuum
- Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 70,000–100,000
- Origin: Developed for ornamental and culinary use
- Time to Fruit: Approximately 90 days from sowing
- Culinary Uses: Ideal for adding heat to salsas, marinades, and barbecue sauces; suitable for drying or freezing for later use





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