Named as in a plant "from China". This is incorrect though, like all
Capsicum species, it originated in the New World, however, the Dutch physician, Nikolaus von Jacquin, who named this species in 1776, got his seed from the
Caribbean while collecting on behalf of Emperor Francis I, and thought that they
had originated from China.
The oldest known specimen ever found was a single intact pod, probably a wild
form, that was discovered in the Pre-ceramic levels (6,500 B.C.) in Guitarrero
Cave in coastal Peru. Fruit shape can vary from long and slender to short and
obtuse, with some as large as limes or large plums, others, as small as pine
nuts or even grains of wheat, and between the two extremes are many different
sizes. Fruit can be extremely pungent and aromatic, with persistent pungency
when eaten. The best known cultivars are the very hot Habanero chilli peppers.
Pronounced as 'chi-NEN-see'.
|
Name |
Origin |
Description |
Seeds Available |
| 7 Pot | Trinidad |
The 7 Pot (sometimes called 7 Pod) as in 1 pod will spice seven pots of
stew. This variety is matched for heat by just a small number of other
Chinense varieties, namely the Bhut Jolokia, Bih Jolokia, the Naga Morich,
and the Trinidad Scorpion. OH
WOW, one of the hottest chillies that I have ever tried. Heat Level : 10+ |
Out of Stock |
| Aji Umba | Suriname | Red chile from Surinam that will fill you
with liquid excitement. Also called Ojemma or Adjumba. This lovely pod looks similar to the Habanero but
is more "box-like" in shape. Wonderful aroma and flavour. Light lime green pods ripen to yellow
orange to orange red on a shrub like plant. Use as you would the
Habanero in hot sauces, salsas and for drying and smoking. Heat Level : 9 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Amazon Chile Roma | - | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. A bushy plant producing a
lot of attractive 4-5 cm pods ripening from green to bright red. No
heat but with sweet flesh. Great in salads. Heat Level : 0 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Aribibi Gusano | Bolivia | Also known as the 'Caterpillar Pepper'. Seeds
acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo, Director of the Stuard Institute in
Parma, Italy. Photo taken in Parma. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : 9 |
Seeds not available |
| Bhut Jolokia | India | This chilli is known by many names in the
different Indian provinces. The most common names include Naga Jolokia, Naga
Morich, Bih
Jolokia, Nagahari, Raja Mircha, Raja chilli or Borbih Jolokia. For example
Bih Jolokia translates to 'poison chilli' in Assamese. Bhut Jolokia
translates to 'Ghost chilli' probably due to its ghostly bite. Raja Mircha
means 'King of Chillies'. Naga is Indian for snake. Heat Level : 10+ |
Out of Stock |
| Bhut Jolokia Chocolate | India |
Assam chilli growers Frontal Agritech have collected
a chocolate version of the World’s hottest chilli Bhut Jolokia.
This type is thought to be a
natural variant of Bhut Jolokia. The initiative has been taken to select the
genuine type in successive generations to give a pure variety. The chilli
has a pungency level similar to the red/orange Bhut Jolokia. Very rare. Heat Level : 10+ |
Out of Stock |
| Bhut Jolokia Orange | India |
An orange version of the Bhut Jolokia.
This type is thought to be a
natural variant of Bhut Jolokia. The initiative has been taken to select the
genuine type in successive generations to give a pure variety. The chilli
has a pungency level similar to the red/chocolate Bhut Jolokia. Very rare.
Heat Level : 10+ |
Seeds not available |
| Bih Jolokia | India | See Bhut Jolokia. Another variation of the cultivar. I wanted to see the difference, if any to the Bhut. So far the pods look the same as the Bhut Jolokia. Heat Level : 10+ |
Out of Stock |
| Biquinho | Brazil |
Small 1-1.5cm long tear shaped fruit ripening from green to red. Wonderful
subtle chinense flavour without the excessive heat of the Habanero. Lovely
bite size morsels that are now one of my favourites. Heat level : 5-6 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Burkina Yellow Scotch Bonnet | Africa | A very flavourful, highly aromatic and very hot
Habanero type from Africa. Heat Level : 9 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Cajamarca | Peru |
Cajamarca is a beautiful fruit that can start with a vibrant purple unique to C.
chinense varieties and matures through orange to a rich red. The wonderful fragrant aroma
captures your attention with its intense, spicy citrus fragrance and the
classic Habanero fruity undertone.
Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| CAP 1035 | - | Lovely shaped 2-3 cm pendent pods ripening from green to red. Very little heat at the bottom of the pod but the heat increases rapidly as you get to the seeds. Nice chinense flavour, not as pungent as a Habanero. Heat level : 8 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Capezzolo Di Scimmia | Italy | Seeds just acquired from a friend in Italy. Plant flowering. Heat level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Cheiro White | Brazil | These bite size 1-1.5 cm pods grow on a
branching shrub like plant. The fruit ripens from green to a creamy
white. Subtle fruity, aromatic flavour. Excellent
used fresh for salsas and sauces. Heat Level : 5-6 |
Out of Stock |
| Clover | Italy | Seeds just acquired from a friend in Italy. Seeds germinating. Heat level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Cumari | Brazil | These small pea size (3-5 mm) pods grow on a
branching shrub like plant. Very prolific. Extremely aromatic and very
fruity. Excellent used fresh for
salsas and sauces. A little bit will go along way with these bite size
morsels. One of my favourites. Heat Level : 9 |
15 seeds for $4.00 |
| Fatalii | Africa | Deadly hot but flavoursome chilli pepper from
the central African Republic. Tall plants produce heavy yields of bright
yellow tapered chillies 3-5 cm long. Related to the Habanero. Heat level : 9 |
Out of Stock |
| Fatalii Chocolate | Africa | Chocolate version of the Fatalii. Tall plant
produces heavy yields of 7cm pods maturing from dark green to chocolate
brown. Heat Level : 8-9 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
|
Habanero - Big Sun |
Africa | The Big Sun is an African family member of
the Habanero family but with larger fruits. The wrinkled fruits are
approximately 6cm long and 5cm wide and have a strong fruity flavour. They
grow on a bushy plant and mature from a dark green colour to a fantastic
vivid yellow. Seeds acquired from a friend. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : 10 |
Seeds not available |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | This Habanero from the
Caribbean, was then improved
resulting in a fiercely hot chilli much hotter than a
regular Habanero. The Caribbean Red has measured 445,000
SHUs, whereas regular Habaneros are about 260,000 SHUs.
Bright red, wrinkled fruit, about 1.5 inches long with fruity overtones. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | The Chocolate Habanero is from the West Indies.
It is also known as Brown Scotch Bonnet as well as the more
obscure Congo Black. The dark green fruit turns deep brown as
it matures and has a rich peppery flavour. This is one of the hottest
Habaneros measuring up to 450,000 SHUs units. Wonderful flavour. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Costa Rica | From the West Indies, where it is also known
as the Bonney Pepper. This extremely hot variety was developed in Costa Rica
in the early 1990s. Also known as the "Rica Red". The fruit starts out green
turning yellow/orange to red. Very attractive. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | Seeds acquired from the Peperoncino Festival
in Diamante, Calabria, Italy - 2008. Habanero selection with tasty fruits ripening to
lemon colour. Heat Level : 10 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | Result from crossing orange and brown Habaneros.
Stunning colour. Very pungent and good taste. Can grow larger than the other
Habaneros. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | Classic Habanero which is very tasty and
pungent. Large crop on a small bushy plant. Dark green fruit ripen to orange Heat Level : 10 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - | Peru | These wonderful 1 inch bullet shaped pods ripen from
lime green to creamy white on a small to medium
plant. Extremely hot and aromatic with a fruity taste. Little heat poppers
for hot sauces, salsa and salads. One of my favourites. Heat Level : 9-10 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | Classic Habanero giving very good crops of
very hot tasty fruit. Dark green fruit ripening to bright red. Heat Level : 10 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - | USA | This chilli was in the Guinness Book of
Records as the hottest chilli in the world. Tested at 577,00 SHUs.
Eating one of these raw is like bungy jumping, you have to do it once in
your life. "Red Savina" is a trademark of the Redwood City Seed
Company. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Caribbean |
Hot Habanero chillies produced on a plant that is usually taller than the
average Habanero. Stunning purple flower. The fruit starts out black before
turning red. Heat Level : 10 |
Out of Stock |
| Habanero - | Caribbean | If you love the flavour of the Habanero, but
don't like the heat, then this chilli is for you. The fruit starts out pale
green turning creamy white as it matures. This plant grows into a larger
bush than usual, up to at least 1 metre tall and is a prolific bearer. Heat Level : 4-5 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - | Caribbean |
This
one is a beauty. Large ribbed pods with a very unique medium flesh. Very
aromatic and very hot! Use as you would any Habanero. Heat Level : 10 |
15 Seeds for $4.00 |
| Habanero - Yellow Bumpy |
USA |
Pendant fruits up to 4cm in length
mature from green to light yellow. A beautiful Habanero with a fruity
tropical taste. Plant height up to 45cm loaded with lots of fruits. Tasty
and ornamental. Heat Level : 9-10 |
Out of Stock |
| Maraba Orange | Brazil |
Hot and prolific. 3-4 cm elongated, blocky pods ripen from green to a yellow/orange. Smokey fruit taste and aroma. Heat Level : 7 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Naga Morich | India | OH WOW. Heat at 1,000,000+ SHU's. Not for the
faint hearted. These are for the people who ask - "what's the hottest chilli
you have". Twin brother of the Bhut Jolokia. Heat Level : 10+ |
Out of Stock |
| Numex Suave Orange Habanero | USA |
This variety is from the same family as the Habanero and was developed by
the Chile Pepper Institute to have all the flavours of a Habanero but less
heat. The word 'suave' is Spanish for mellow, smooth or mild. The pods have
a citrus like flavour with an orange lemony overtone and an apricot aroma.
The heat is in the back of the mouth and throat and not on the lips and
tongue. The pungent fruits rate at around 850 units on the Scoville scale. Heat Level : 1 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Numex Suave Red Habanero | USA |
This variety is from the same family as the Habanero and was developed by
the Chile Pepper Institute to have all the flavours of a Habanero but less
heat. The word 'suave' is Spanish for mellow, smooth or mild. Seeds
germinating. Heat Level : 1 |
Seeds not available |
| Peruvian Chinense | Peru | Lovely colourful 7-9 cm pendent pods start
out green turning to orange/brown on a bushy plant. Prolific producer. Crisp
flesh and medium heat make them great in salads. Heat Level : 4 |
Out of Stock |
| Peruvian Orange | Peru | Hot and prolific. Approx 3 cm
elongated, blocky and pointed pods ripen from light green to orange. Lovely
aroma and flavour. Now added to my list of favourites. Heat Level : 7 |
Out of Stock |
|
Scarlet Lantern PI 315008 |
Peru |
A small bushy plants producing 2-3 cm lantern shaped fruit. The pods start off white with mauve/purple, changing to orange then
scarlet red.
Very attractive with nice chinense flavour and heat. Heat Level : 9 |
Out of Stock |
| Tobago Seasoning | Tobago | Pendent 2.5cm x 1.25 inch pods
turning from light green to orange to red. Plants can grow to nearly 0.6 m
tall. Fruit with strong smoky-tropical fruit flavour, but no heat. Heat Level : 0 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Trinidad Perfume | Trinidad | Wonderful, aromatic pods with a capped-lantern
shape. It has the aroma and flavour of the Capsicum chinense species but no heat. Ripens
from light green to yellow. Sturdy productive plant. Use as you would a
Habanero for sharing with children in the garden or entertaining non-chilli
head
guests. Heat Level : 0-0.5 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Trinidad Scorpion | Trinidad | Just a quick look at the pods on the Trinidad
Scorpion plant tell you that they aren't going to be mild. The plants
themselves are quite tall and produce a good number of pods which mature
from green. Their characteristic shape sees a two
or three inch pendant pod which tapers to a sharp point, resembling a tail -
hence the name, Trinidad Scorpion. Hard to grow. Plant fruiting. Heat Level : 10 |
Seeds not available |
| Trinidad Scorpion
Butch T |
Australia | New Guiness Book of Records. Aprox 1,500,000
SHU's. Seeds just acquired. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : 10+ |
Seeds not available |
| Trinidad Scorpion 'Moriuga Blend" |
Trinidad | Seeds just acquired. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : 10 |
Seeds not available |
