About Jwala
Jwala means flame in Hindi describing this pepper’s heat. Rating 20,000-30,000 SHU offers good heat. Finger-shaped fruits popular across India. Used green and red in Indian cooking. The heat level is versatile. Very productive plants. One of India’s most common hot peppers. The shape is distinctive. Shows Indian hot pepper preference. Essential in North Indian cuisine.
Flavor profile
Moderate to hot
In the kitchen
Indian finger hot pepper
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 75-85 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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