Cayenne Purple - (Capsicum annum) - SeedsThe Purple Cayenne pepper is a slender and elongated chili variety. Typically measuring 2 to 3 inches in length, it features a conical shape and ripens from green to a rich purple hue and finally to a fire red. This pepper packs a moderately spicy punch. Its thin walls make it ideal for drying, grinding into pepper flakes, or adding a vibrant touch to dishes. Known for its distinctive color and heat, the Purple Cayenne pepper is a flavorful choice for those seeking a spicy culinary experience. Exceptionally edible ornamental pepper is probably the most beautiful of the many Cayenne varieties.Heat level: 20,000-40,000 (SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Medium HeatFlavor: Earthy with a slight sweetness.
Cayenne Ring of Fire – (Capsicum annuum)
The Cayenne Ring of Fire is an early, high-yielding cayenne that produces heaps of slim, 4" peppers on compact, bushy plants. Pods ripen quickly from green to a glossy fire-red, building sharp heat with a touch of fruity brightness. Its thin walls make it excellent for drying into flakes or powder, and it shines in hot sauces, salsas, and marinades. Fast, productive, and reliably spicy, this variety delivers classic cayenne flavor with extra heat and outstanding yield.
Heat level: 30,000 to 50,000+(SHU's) – Medium.
Flavor: Fruity & Sweet.
Ristra Cayenne – (Capsicum annuum)
The Ristra Cayenne is a long, twisting pepper that often nears a foot in length, making it perfect for drying or hanging in decorative ristras. Pods ripen from lime green to a bold red, with heat ranging from mild to around 30–40K SHU depending on the plant. These early-producing plants thrive in full sun and yield heavy clusters of thin-walled peppers that dry quickly for flakes, seasoning, or adding heat to sauces and chilis. Whether picked green or red, they stay productive and deliver that classic cayenne shape with plenty of curl and character.
Heat level: 30,000 to 40,000+(SHU's) – Medium.
Flavor: Sweet, Slightly Earthy.
Chaak Habanero - (Capsicum chinense) - Seeds
The Chaak Habanero, an early maturing hybrid, is known for its vibrant orange fruits and exceptional productivity. The peppers are large, thick-walled, and uniform, weighing about 12 grams (0.5 oz) and measuring 2.5" long by 1.5" wide. They deliver a balanced fruity and floral flavor once you get past the heat. These crack-tolerant peppers ripen quickly from green to golden yellow, then to bright orange, offering a good shelf life. The strong, vigorous plants have compact fruit sets, short internodes, and high yields, making them a reliable and attractive choice for any gardener. Perfect for those seeking both flavor and spice!
Heat level: 150,000 - 200,000 SHU – Hot.
Flavor: Fruity & Floral Habanero Flavor.
Chocolate Bhutlah CS - (Capsicum chinense)
Possibly the next World Record Holder of the hottest pepper. The first ever Bhutlah variety was created by Chad Soleski. So CS is his initials. It was a cross between the Bhut Jolokia and the 7 Pot Douglah. His friend Steve gave it the nickname Bhutlah. It was a Red color but then later Steve and others got Chocolate variants that were much larger than the original red variety. Chad finally got his own Chocolate type and this is it. It does not make as large a pepper as the other Chocolate Bhutlah. But it is more consistent in shape and size. It is just as hot and much more productive. The Chocolate Bhutlah CS has smoky fruity tones. The Chocolate Bhutlah chili plants grow over 4 feet tall.
Heat level: Claimed to be more than 2,000,000 Ave.(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Insanely Hot
Flavor: Smoky fruity tones then a blast of heat!
Chocolate Dragon's Breath (Capsicum chinense) - Seeds
Last season, a chocolate-colored twist emerged from our Dragon’s Breath patch—same size pods, same menacing look, but the heat is next-level. This one doesn’t just burn; it surges with a strange minty tingle that somehow makes the fire feel even hotter.
Plants are crazy prolific, producing nonstop pods like the dragon’s back with a darker temper. If you thought the original was intense…this one’s straight from the shadow realm. 😈🔥
Heat level: Estimated 1,800,000++(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Nuclear Heat.
Flavor: Fire, with a minty aftershock.
Description
Another great Fatalii variety, this chocolate one seems to be the hottest of all other colors. This extreme heat made is a great choice for making powder rather than using fresh like the rest of the Fatalii family. One of the few Capsicum chinense species with origins in Africa. Very productive plant setting dark green pods, turning chocolate in an early season, the pods have Smokey-earthy floral smell. The Fatalii pepper carries about the same heat as a habanero, but provides more of a citrus favor under all that heat.
Heat level: 325,000 (SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Very Hot
Flavor: Hot but very fruity with smoky tones
Chocolate Primotalii - (Capsicum chinense)
The Chocolate Primotalii pepper, a variety of Capsicum chinense, is rumored to surpass the Carolina Reaper in heat, with some saying it’s the hottest they’ve ever tried. It’s likely a cross of the original red Primotalii, producing larger, gnarly, dark brown pods with unique shapes, often with tails or boomerang curves. Not just a color variant, this pepper has a distinct form, thicker flesh, and an intense, smoky flavor typical of chocolate peppers. Known for its high productivity, Chocolate Primotalii plants yield many super-hot pods that mature from green to dark chocolate brown, with some plants even producing mustard-colored pods due to its possible genetic instability.
Heat level: Estimated 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 SHU – Extreme Heat.
Flavor: Smoky Sweet before the blistering heat.
Chocolate Reaper - (Capsicum chinense)
This is the Chocolate variant of the World Record Holder - Carolina Reaper. It is close to the same heat level depending on growing conditions. The Chocolate Carolina Reapers have less tails on the pods. They have a beautiful chocolate color with a rough surface and a stinger.
Heat level: 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 (SHU) Scoville Heat Units - Insanely Hot!
Flavor: Sweet, fruity, with a hint of cinnamon with chocolate undertones.
Cibola - (Capsicum annuum)
Bred from Eric Knight’s cross of the Variegated Sugar Rush Peach and Ancho Poblano, this variety was refined by Rich Blood and Bryan Townshend, who named it Cibola after the fabled “city of gold.”
The plants reach over four feet tall with striking white or purple variegated leaves and large, ornamental pods. Peppers start a deep purple before ripening to golden orange with burnt-orange and violet highlights. Averaging about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, they deliver a fruity, sweet flavor with jalapeño-level heat—beautiful in the garden and delicious in the kitchen. This line represents a select T-E refinement of Knight’s original Variegated Sugar Rush × Poblano cross.
Heat level: 5,000 to 10,000 SHU – Mild.
Flavor: Fruity Jalapeno Flavor
Congo Yellow Trinidad – (Capsicum chinense)
Congo Yellow Trinidad is a larger, meatier habanero-type from Trinidad, producing big golden-yellow pods that may turn slightly orange when fully mature. The fruits have thick walls, deep folds, and a glossy finish, making them stand out among other chinense varieties. The flavor is fruity with a light smoky note, followed by a quick-building habanero-style burn that settles in the 150,000–300,000 SHU range. Plants grow tall and vigorous—often over a meter—and produce heavily throughout the season, sometimes needing support from the sheer pod load. A versatile pepper with great yield, bold flavor, and dependable heat—excellent for sauces, salsas, or cooking.
Heat level: 200,000 to 300,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Hot.
Flavor: Fruity with a slight Smokiness.
Datil - (Capsicum chinense)
The Datil pepper was first brought to St. Augustine, Florida by Minorcans in 1763 from Menorca in the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. The beautiful yellow fruits grow from 1-4 inches in length and are lantern shaped. They have the heat close to a Habanero but are sweeter and tangier. The plants will get up to 4 feet tall and produce an abundant amount of peppers. They are a culinary favorite to cook with and used for spice mixes, marinades and sauces for chicken, beef and seafood dishes. Heat level: 100,000 - 300,000 SHU - Very Hot.Flavor: Very Sweet, Tangy & Fruity.
Death Spiral - (Capsicum chinense)
The Death Spiral or Death Pepper is a variant of the Naga Bubblegum Red cross from the United Kingdom originally made by grower Terry Smith. It has a very bumpy spiral ridge pattern all around the pod. They ripen from light green to peach then to orange and finally red. The pepper has a very quick burn and is hotter than most Naga types. Consistency is not proven yet but most of the pods from what we grew for seeds produced a very consistent shape.
Heat level: 1,200,000 - 1,300,000+(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Nuclear Heat.
Flavor: Has a fruity flavor with slight citrus notes.
Death Spiral Mustard - (Capsicum chinense) - Seeds
The Death Spiral pepper, also known as the Death Pepper Originated in the UK as a Naga Bubblegum Red cross, it features twisted, bumpy pods with brain-like folds. The original pepper was Red in color. This variant is the Mustard colored version. While its fruity, citrus-sweet flavor adds intrigue, the intense, upfront heat and capsaicin-loaded interior make it a true challenge. Plants grow up to 4 feet tall and yield prolific, unpredictable shapes and sizes. Ideal for extreme heat lovers, this pepper is both fiery and unique.
Heat level: 1,200,000 - 1,400,000+(SHU's) – Extreme Heat.
Flavor: Fruity & Slight Citrus Notes.
Devil Serrano - (Capsicum annum) - SeedsThe Devil Serrano Pepper, a fiery variety cherished for its intense heat and robust flavor, matures in approximately 73 days, producing high yields of dark green, glossy, finger-sized fruits that turn a vibrant red when fully ripe. Rated at around 6,000–7,000 Scoville units, this pepper packs a punch, making it a favorite for spicy dishes, fresh salsas, and pickling. Known for its vigorous growth and semi-determinate habit, the plant reaches 50 to 80 cm in height, offering an efficient use of space with easier harvesting. With excellent field storage and an extended shelf life, the Devil Serrano is well-suited for home gardens, farmer’s markets, and commercial production alike, thriving in diverse growing conditions and delivering reliable, abundant yields all season long.Heat level: 10,000 - 15,000 SHU – Mild/Medium.Flavor: Earthy with a slight sweetness.
Description
Devil's Tongue Peach - (Capsicum Chinense)
This is a peach variant of the Devil's Tongue that showed up in our garden this year. Incredible looking 3 inch pendant shaped peppers with a pointed end. A tad less heat than a habanero and sweeter. Starts off green and matures to peach. Makes a great looking hot sauce or salsa. They have a very thin wall so they dry very well for making powders. A must for any garden.
Heat level: 150k-300k SHU – Very Hot.
Flavor: Sweet & Fruity.
Devil's Tongue White - (Capsicum chinense)
Incredible looking curvy pendant shaped peppers with a pointed end. A tad less heat than a habanero and sweeter. Starts off green and matures to a pure white. If they mature a little longer it turns more to a creamy white. Makes a great looking hot sauce or salsa. A must for any garden.
Heat level: 150k-300k SHU – Very Hot.
Flavor: Hot and fruity.
Devil's Tongue Yellow - (Capsicum Chinense)
The Devil's tongue is a member of the Habanero family and looks similar to a fatalii. It has comparable heat but a little sweeter and fruiter. The pods ripen from green to yellow and the plant is very prolific developing many 3-4-inch-long fruits. Great for sauces and salsas.
Heat level: 125,000-350,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Very Hot.
Flavor: Sweet, Fruity and Citrusy.
Dragon's Breath - (Capsicum chinense)
We sourced our Dragon’s Breath seeds directly from the original grower in the UK, cultivating them with care over the past several years. Named after the iconic Welsh dragon, this pepper is rumored to be the unofficial world’s hottest, with a staggering reported heat of 2.48 million Scoville units. While no official tests confirm this claim, we can vouch from experience—this chili is among the hottest we’ve ever grown. Cutting into one releases an intense capsaicin aroma that’s as fiery as its reputation, with oils so pungent they’ll take your breath away. A true legend for spice enthusiasts!
Heat level: 2,000,000++(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Nuclear Heat.
Flavor: Does "Fire" have a flavor?
Durango - (Capsicum annum) - Seeds
Durango Guajillo peppers are 6.5–8" long with wide shoulders, maturing from bright red to deep burgundy. With mild to medium heat, they offer a classic sweet, smoky flavor perfect for salsas, sauces, and rubs. High-yielding, disease-resistant plants provide excellent leaf cover for fruit.
Heat level: 2,500 to 5,000 SHU – Mild.
Flavor: Sweet, Smoky & Earthy.
Dynamite Green Chile – (Capsicum annuum) These slender peppers may look harmless, but they bring a sharp, attention-grabbing heat that lands in the extra-hot range for a Hatch type. Pods grow about 5 inches long, starting green and turning deep red when fully ripe, with thin flesh perfect for sauces, salsas, and drying. Plants stay compact at around 30 inches yet pump out impressive yields, making them great for containers or small garden spaces. If you want big heat from a small pepper, this one delivers with a bang.
Heat level: 10,000 to 12,000 SHU – Mild/Medium.
Flavor: Sweet & Savory.
Dystopia Yellow (Capsicum chinense)
Dystopia Yellow was created by Wes Lane and later shared by Michael Christensen, this small, wrinkled yellow pepper packs astonishing heat for its color. Don’t be fooled by its modest size—Dystopia Yellow delivers an intense burn that starts sweet, shifts to a bright citrus note, and finishes with deep, lingering fire felt in the mouth and throat. Moderately productive plants yield uniquely shaped pods that stand out for their flavor complexity and extreme punch—a true superhot in disguise.
Heat level: Estimated around 1,000,000(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Extremely Hot.
Flavor: Very Fruity, Sweet & Citrusy.