A habanero better for cooler climates… Hot Paper Lantern fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 400,000 SHU Median heat: 275,000 SHU Origin: Peru Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 19 to 160 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Up to 4 inches long, conical Flavor: Sweet, Smoky Habaneros are known for their … Read more
Tiny chilies with the potential for big heat… Cumari do Para fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000 – 300,000 SHU Median heat: 175,000 SHU Origin: Brazil Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 6 to 120 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Up to 1/2 inch, bullet-shaped Flavor: Fruity, Sweet, Tropical The Brazilian Cumari … Read more
Variegated foliage provides extra pop… Calico pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000 – 70,000 SHU Median heat: 60,000 SHU Origin: Mexico Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 6 to 28 times hotter Use: Ornamental Size: 1 to 2 inches long, conical Flavor: Neutral (peppery) The Calico pepper is full of beautiful … Read more
Extra hot, compact size – perfect for containers and small space gardens… Apache pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 80,000 – 100,000 SHU Median heat: 90,000 SHU Origin: Unknown Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 10 to 40 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: 1 to 2 inches long, bullet-shaped Flavor: Sweet Best … Read more