About this seed

Fatalii White is a white-ripening relative of the Fatalii pepper, a Capsicum chinense from Central Africa. Pods are slender, 5–7.5 cm long, and very hot at about 100,000–350,000 SHU. The packet holds 5 seeds.

Also known as: White Fatalii, Ivory Fatalii, Chili pepper, Mirchi (Hindi), Milagai (Tamil), Mulaku (Malayalam), Chile (Spanish), Piment (French), Peperoncino (Italian), Pimenta (Portuguese), Chili (German), Prik (Thai).

Slender ivory pods with citrus aroma

Plant: bushy, 60–90 cm tall
Pod: slender, 5–7.5 cm long
Colour: pale green, ripening creamy-white to ivory
Heat: about 100,000–350,000 SHU, with a pronounced citrus note

Start indoors in soil at 24–29 °C

Start seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and hold the soil at 24–29 °C until the seedlings are up.

Planting out

Move plants outside only after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 45–60 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, and water regularly without waterlogging. Pods ripen about 85–100 days after transplanting.

How the pods are used

The citrus aroma suits hot sauces and marinades; pods are also dried and ground into powder or used in seafood dishes, soups and curries.

What you get

The packet holds 5 seeds of Fatalii White, enough for five plants if every seed comes up. We do not state a germination percentage for this packet.

FAQ

Is Fatalii White as hot as the 7 Pot peppers?

No. Fatalii White is rated at about 100,000–350,000 SHU, while the 7 Pot selections are rated at about 800,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU.

Will it fit a container?

The plant reaches 60–90 cm, so it needs a large pot and full sun; in the ground, space plants 45–60 cm apart.