7 POD (7 POT)

Species: Chinense Origin: Trinidad Heat: Outrageously Hot

This variety is from the Chaguanas area of Trinidad and is extremely rare. It has built up an almost myth like quality (although they do exist!) In Caribbean regions it is also known as 7 pot as one pod is said to provide enough heat to spice up 7 pots of stew. Pods are habenaro like in there shape but have the characteristic 'pimpling' as found on another fearsome variety - the Naga Morich. Unusually the proportion of Placental tissue is very high - a allusion to why this pepper is so outrageously hot? 'Genuine' pods (and therefore seeds) are almost impossible to find as there are no commercial suppliers to our knowledge.

ANCHO SAN LUIS

Species: Annuum Origin: Mexico Heat: Mild

This heart shaped pepper is what Mexicans use to make mole and chile rellanos, an intergral part of Mexican Cusine .The peppers are known as 'Ancho' when dried and 'Poblano' when fresh.This medium sized plant produces 5 to 7 inches long by 2.5 to 3 inches wide mildly pungent peppers which mature from dark green to mahoghany red. Excellent in Salsas or for roasting

BHUT JOLOKIA (BIH JOLOKIA)

Species: Chinense Origin: India Heat: Nuclear

This landrace chile originates from the northeast of India, particularly Assam, Nagaland and Manipur. It belongs to Capsicum chinense family and is known by many names in the different Indian provinces. The most common names include Bhut jolokia, 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'. Reports from Assam growers indicate the typical height of Bih Jolokia to be in the range of 45 to120 cm. Like other varieties of the Chinense species, the leaf surface has the characteristic crinkle look and the flowers are pendant, with creamy white corollas, often with a touch of light green. Fruits are 5 to 8.5 cm in length, 2.5 to 3 cm in diameter (at shoulder), with an undulating surface. However it doenst matter what its called, under the right growing conditions these chiles are blisteringly hot with recent tests indicating a heat level of 1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units. Only its closely related Bangladeshi cousin - the fearsome Naga Morich, can lay claim to such outrageous heat levels.

BOLIVIAN RAINBOW

Species: Annuum Origin: Bolivia Heat: Medium

Grown for centuries in Bolivia, this stunning ornamental 2-3ft purple flowering plant produces hundreds of ¾" long by ½" wide upright growing edible peppers. The peppers are shaped like small bullets and mature through various shades of purple to yellows, oranges and finally to bright red when ripe. The full rainbow of colours are present at the same time. Although the fruits are highly ornamental, they are also very pungent so care should be taken when fruits are handled. Probably one of the best choices for those seeking to brighting up the patio or garden. ## HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ##

CAP 1144

Species: Praetermissium Origin: Unknown Heat: Unknown

Description currently unavailable.

CENTINEL (BELL)

Species: Annuum Origin: Unknown Heat: Mild

Description currently unavailable.

CGN 23258

Species: Chinense Origin: Brazil Heat: Hot

Description currently unavailable. Note: The CGN classification system for chile varieties indicates an accession from the genebank at Wageningen, The Netherlands

CHINCHI UCHU

Species: Baccatum Origin: Peru Heat: Hot

The pods are red, 3 to 5 cm in length, oval with distinctive longitudinal lines present. Pods have an erect habit.

CUMARI

Species: Praetermissium Origin: Brazil Heat: Very Hot

These small pea size (3-4 mm) pods grow on a branching shrub like plant. Very prolific. Extremely aromatic and very fruity. One of my favourites! A Capsicum Chinense version is also available (note Chinense pods are shown here)

DE ARBOL (TREE CHILE)

Species: Annuum Origin: Mexico Heat: Medium

Chile de arbol is a mild to quite hot pepper popular in western Mexico, where they are sometimes called pico de pajaro (bird beak) or cola de rata (rat tail). Plants are extremely vigorous, growing upto 120cm is a single season hence the translation of 'De Arbol' which means 'small tree' or 'Tree like'. They should be planted at least three feet apart. The slender pendant shaped fruits grow to around 10cm in length and mature from light green to dark red. Often dried and used by the Mexicans to make decorative wreaths or 'Ristras'. Red, slender pepper, up to 3" long. Originally from the Oaxaco and Jalisco states in Mexico.

ANCHO SAN LUIS
BOLIVIAN RAINBOW
CAP 1144
CENTINEL (BELL)
CHINCHI UCHU
CUMARI
DE ARBOL (TREE CHILE)
EXPLOSIVE EMBER
HABANERO ORANGE
HOT PIXIE
LITTLE ELF
MARBLES
NUMEX TWILIGHT
PETER PEPPER RED (PI 593566)
ROYAL BLACK
SWEET CHOCOLATE
TABASCO SHORT YELLOW
TEPIN
XCATIC
7 POD (7 POT)
NAGA MORICH (DORSET NAGA)
CGN 23258
MADAME JEANETTE (SURINAM YELLOW)
BHUT JOLOKIA (BIH JOLOKIA)