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Pepper profile

Chilly Chili

Origin
USA (ornamental)
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Purple to Orange to Red
Pod size
1-2 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Chilly Chili

Chilly Chili is compact ornamental with colorful fruits. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. Fruits ripen from purple through orange to red. Compact plants covered in upward-pointing fruits. Fully edible despite ornamental focus. Perfect for containers and borders. Very productive throughout season. The multicolor display is attractive. Easy to grow and maintain. Both decorative and functional.

Flavor profile

Cayenne-level heat

In the kitchen

Ornamental and edible

Growing information

Difficulty
Easy
Days to harvest
70-80 days
Plant height
10-14 inches

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