About Facing Heaven
Facing Heaven is English name for Chaotian pepper. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers heat. Upright fruits face skyward. Essential in Sichuan cuisine. Same as Chaotian variety. Used dried in Chinese cooking. Very productive plants. The upright habit is distinctive. Shows English naming of Chinese varieties. Essential for kung pao and Sichuan dishes.
Flavor profile
Hot heat
In the kitchen
Alternative name for Chaotian
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Days to harvest
- 70-80 days
- Plant height
- 24-30 inches
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