Thunderstorm Chilli Hot (Capsicum chinense)

Rare Limited Open-pollinated

Eye catching peachy pink and lilac wrinkled gorgeous peppers appearing to have been lit within. They look so pretty and innocent, but looks can be deceiving!

A cross between Thors Thunderbolt and Purple Phantom and judging by those names you can imagine the heat. Shapely and quirky, they grow to about 4cm starting out fully purple and lightening to paler lilac and creamy pink/ peach. A stunning edimental ( edible and ornamental) the stems are nearly black and the foliage is dark and variegated. Scoville Heat Units: 300000-500000 delivery a slightly citrusy burn comparable to a habanero.

Sowing: Pepper seeds benefit from bottom heat and germinate quickly in warm soil. Start seeds late winter to early spring in trays with moisture retentive, well-draining soil and keep damp not wet. Cover seeds with 5mm of soil. Cover seed trays to hold the humidity in. Germination occurs at 24-29C. Remove cover once sprouts are up.

Quantity: 10 seeds