VarietiesC. chinenseSuperhotFatalii
SuperhotC. chinenseCentral African Republic

Fatalii

Fatalii Yellow

325,000Scoville Heat Units

Heat context

Carolina Reaper
Ghost Pepper
Habanero
Fatalii
Botanical data
Heat (SHU)325,000
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginCentral African Republic
Days to mature90
Plant height90–120 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourbright yellow
YieldHeavy
Growth habitBush
Germination7-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourpale green

About this variety

The Fatalii is a scorching hot Capsicum chinense cultivar originating from Central Africa, prized by chilli enthusiasts for its exceptional citrus-forward flavor profile. With intensely wrinkled, elongated pods that ripen to brilliant yellow, it delivers habanero-level heat while maintaining a distinctive fruity character reminiscent of lemon and tropical fruits. Its thin walls make it ideal for drying, hot sauces, and powder production.

Flavour profile

citrusfruitytropicallemonintense heat
Culinary scores
Sauce
10/10
Drying
9/10
Pickling
6/10

Culinary uses

Excellent for hot sauces, particularly when paired with citrus, mango, or pineapple; ideal for drying into powder due to thin walls; fresh use in salsas, marinades, and dressings; can be made into fruit-forward jellies and jams; adds fruity heat to craft beer brewing

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Quick reference

Heat325,000 SHU
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginCentral African Republic
Days to ripe90
Ripe colourbright yellow
Best forSauce, Drying
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