Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens
Heat level: Between 100,000 and 200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it significantly hotter than a jalapeño
Size: Small pods, about 11 inch (1-2 cm) long
Appearance: Tapered shape, blunt point, and matures from green to red or purple
Growth habit: Compact and bushy, producing a high yield of fruit
Origin: Thrives across Africa, particularly in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens
Heat level: Between 100,000 and 200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it significantly hotter than a jalapeño
Size: Small pods, about 11 inch (1-2 cm) long
Appearance: Tapered shape, blunt point, and matures from green to red or purple
Growth habit: Compact and bushy, producing a high yield of fruit
Origin: Thrives across Africa, particularly in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
