About Charleston Hot
Charleston Hot from South Carolina offers good heat. Rating 70,000-100,000 SHU is hotter than cayenne. Ripens from yellow-orange to red. Developed for Southern pickled peppers. The heat is substantial. Very productive plants. Popular in Southern USA. The color progression is attractive. Shows American hot pepper breeding. Essential for Southern hot pickles.
Flavor profile
Very hot
In the kitchen
Southern hot pepper, pickles
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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