A-Z Chilli

Chilli Name: VERDENOChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: EuropeChilli Heat: Mild A pale green, cultivated Poblano, Verdeno is a European green pepper variety of Capsicum annuum, typically grown for harvesting in its unripe stage. The fruits are smooth,...

Chilli Name: VESENAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: MacedoniaChilli Heat: MediumVesena is a sweet pepper variety of Capsicum annuum, believed to originate from Eastern Europe, most likely Hungary or a neighbouring Balkan region. It produces long,...

Chilli Name: VESUVIUS FIREChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ItalyChilli Heat: Medium Vesuvius Fire is a hot Capsicum annuum chilli named for Italy’s infamous volcano — and its pods certainly erupt with heat. This variety produces small,...

Chilli Name: VETTA BBAChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: UnknownChilli Heat: MildVetta BBA appears to be a breeding line of Capsicum Baccatum, likely developed for consistent fruit shape and moderate heat. The fruits are small, red, and upright,...

Chilli Name: VETTEChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: UnknownChilli Heat: MediumVette is a less commonly grown variety of Capsicum Baccatum, producing medium-sized red fruits with moderate heat. The pods are pointed and smooth, suitable for fresh use...

Chilli Name: VIDIChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: FranceChilli Heat: SweetVidi is a sweet bell-type Capsicum annuum from Hungary, bred for its thick, juicy walls and vibrant red colouring. The fruits are large, blocky, and completely free of heat,...

Chilli Name: VIEJO ARRUGA DULCEChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: MexicoChilli Heat: Sweet Viejo Arruga Dulce is a heritage variety of Capsicum annuum, known for its deeply wrinkled, pleated pods and its rich, sweet flavour. The name translates from...

Chilli Name: VIETNAMESEChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: VietnamChilli Heat: Medium Vietnamese is a hot Capsicum annuum commonly grown across Vietnam, where it’s a staple in soups, stir-fries, and pickled condiments. The plants produce slim,...

Chilli Name: VIETNAMESE MULTI COLORChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: VietnamChilli Heat: Medium Vietnamese Multi Color is a compact and decorative variety of Capsicum annuum known for its ornamental display and surprising heat. This plant produces...

Chilli Name: VIETNAMESE TEAR JERKERChilli Species: FrutescensChilli Origin: VietnamChilli Heat: Hot Vietnamese Tear Jerker is a potent Capsicum Frutescens variety grown in Vietnam, known for its blistering heat packed into small, slim red pods. These...

Chilli Name: VIHARSAROK F1Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: HungaryChilli Heat: Sweet Viharsarok F1 is a Hungarian hybrid of Capsicum annuum, bred for its adaptability to challenging weather conditions—its name translates to “Storm...

Chilli Name: VINAGRITO (PI 281441)Chilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: VenezuelaChilli Heat: Hot Vinagrito (PI 281441) is a Capsicum chinense variety originating from Venezuela, preserved in several germplasm repositories under accession number...

Chilli Name : VINDALOO CAYENNEChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : IndiaChilli Heat : Hot (40,000–50,000 SHU) Vindaloo Cayenne is an Indian Capsicum annuum variety named for the fiery Goan vindaloo curry, reflecting its bold, intense heat and...

Chilli Name: VIVALDIChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: EuropeChilli Heat: Sweet Vivaldi is a modern European sweet pepper variety belonging to Capsicum annuum, known for its elegant, elongated bell shape and high sweetness. The fruits ripen from green...

Chilli Name: VOLCANO F1 HYBRIDChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: EuropeChilli Heat: MildA high yielding hot Hungarian Wax type. Volcano F1 Hybrid is a vigorous Capsicum annuum bred for consistent heat, compact growth, and upright fruiting. The...

Chilli Name: VR2 (BELL)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Sweet VR2 (Bell) is a disease-resistant bell pepper cultivar of Capsicum annuum, bred specifically to combat Verticillium wilt. The plants produce large, square fruits with thick...

Chilli Name: VYUCO (GRIF 15526)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ArgentinaChilli Heat: Hot Vyuco (GRIF 15526) is a landrace or wild-adapted accession of Capsicum annuum from Peru, catalogued under the GRIN system as GRIF 15526. It produces small red...

Chilli Name: WAILUAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Mild WailuaOriginating from Hawaii, the Wailua chilli is a moderately hot, thin-walled variety adapted to humid, coastal conditions. With a fruity flavour and good productivity,...

Chilli Name: WENKS YELLOWChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Medium Wenks YellowA heritage chilli from New Mexico, Wenks Yellow is known for its mild heat and striking colour transitions—maturing from yellow to orange to red. The...

Chilli Name: WEST INDIAN REDChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: West IndiesChilli Heat: Very HotWest Indian RedA staple of Caribbean cooking, West Indian Red is a high-heat chilli with a wrinkled appearance and deep, fruity flavour. Related to the...

Chilli Name: WEST INDIAN YELLOWChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: West IndiesChilli Heat: Very HotWest Indian YellowA close cousin to the red form, West Indian Yellow offers the same heat and flavour with a brilliant yellow colour. Common in...

Chilli Name: WEST VIRGINIA PEAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Hot West Virginia PeaThis old Appalachian heirloom produces tiny round chillies resembling peas. Despite their size, they pack a decent punch, and the plants yield heavily...

Chilli Name : WHAM PEPPERChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : USA (modern cultivar)Chilli Heat : Mild–Medium (≈2,500–8,000 SHU) Smooth, conical red pods with a clean, slightly sweet flavour and a jalapeño-like burn. Great for...

Chilli Name: WHIPPETS TAILChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: Bangalore IndiaChilli Heat: Medium Whippets TailA classic ornamental hot pepper, Whippets Tail features long, curling pods that resemble a whippet’s tail. The fruits ripen through a...

Chilli Name: WHITE FIRE F1 HYBRIDChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: KoreaChilli Heat: Hot White Fire F1 HybridA modern hybrid chilli bred for uniformity, productivity, and pale cream colouring. White Fire F1 delivers a medium heat with a crisp texture,...

Chilli Name: WHITE HUNGARIAN SWEET PAPRIKAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: HungaryChilli Heat: Sweet White Hungarian Sweet PaprikaA traditional variety from Hungary, this paprika chilli is prized for its pale ivory colour and sweet, rich flavour...

Chilli Name: WHITE KANDHARI (PI 508299)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: AfghanistanChilli Heat: Medium White Kandhari (PI 508299)An unusual pale variant of the famous Kandhari chillies from Pakistan and Afghanistan, this line (PI 508299) offers both...

Chilli Name: WHITE PERUVIAN DEATH PEPPERChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: SuperhotWhite Peruvian Death PepperDespite the ominous name, this Peruvian variety offers more intrigue than just heat. Likely related to the Capsicum...

Chilli Name: WILD BOONIEChilli Species: FrutescensChilli Origin: GuamChilli Heat: HotWild BoonieNative to Guam and surrounding Micronesian islands, Wild Boonie peppers are tiny, round, and wickedly hot. Grown in poor soils with minimal care, they...

Chilli Name: WILD BRAZILChilli Species: Baccatum var. baccatumChilli Origin: BrazilChilli Heat: Hot Wild Brazil Chilli — A Rare and Fiery Native of Brazil’s Untamed Forests The Wild Brazil chilli is an umbrella term often used to describe...

Chilli Name: WILD DYNAMOChilli Species: BaccatumChilli Origin: BrazilChilli Heat: Hot Wild DynamoAn unpredictable wild-type chilli, Wild Dynamo produces small, erratically shaped pods with a strong bite. Vigorous and hardy, it’s a great candidate...

Chilli Name : WILD LOMBOKChilli Species : FrutescensChilli Origin : Indonesia (Lombok Island)Chilli Heat : Very Hot (75,000–100,000 SHU) Wild Lombok is a traditional Capsicum frutescens variety from Lombok Island, Indonesia, where chillies have...

Chilli Name: WILD SANIBELChilli Species: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Hot Wild SanibelNative to the Sanibel region of Florida, this wild chilli boasts tiny, fiery pods with an intense tropical heat. Likely related to...

Chilli Name: WILLINGS BARBADOSChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: BarbadosChilli Heat: Very Hot Willings BarbadosA rare Caribbean variety, Willings Barbados chilli carries the unmistakable flavour and fire of Bajan cuisine. Small, wrinkled pods grow on...

Chilli Name: WIRI WIRIChilli Species: Frutescens Chilli Origin: Guyana Chilli Heat: Very Hot Wiri Wiri Chilli — A Fiery Little Berry from Guyana’s Chilli Heritage Wiri Wiri is a traditional Capsicum frutescens variety native to Guyana, where...

Chilli Name: WISCONSIN LAKESChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Sweet Wisconsin LakesDeveloped in the US Midwest, Wisconsin Lakes is a bell pepper variety bred for early production in cooler northern climates. The thick-walled, sweet...

Chilli Name: WORLD BEATER (BELL)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: UnknownChilli Heat: Sweet World Beater (Bell)As the name suggests, this bell pepper is a heavyweight. Large, blocky pods grow on sturdy, vigorous plants, turning from green to deep red...

Chilli Name : WRAITHChilli Species : ChinenseChilli Origin : USAChilli Heat : Superhot (900,000–1,100,000 SHU) Wraith is a modern Capsicum chinense hybrid from the USA, created by breeders exploring the darker, more complex end of the superhot...

Chilli Name: X-235Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: IndiaChilli Heat: Medium X-235 ChilliThe X-235 is a unique cultivar with limited public history, believed to originate from experimental breeding lines. Its pod shape and colour can vary, but it's...

Chilli Name: X-MAS CHINESEChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ChinaChilli Heat: Medium X-Mas Chinese ChilliWith a name like X-Mas Chinese, this chilli grabs attention even before it fruits. Known for its strikingly festive look—small, upright pods...

Chilli Name: XCATICChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: MexicoChilli Heat: Mild Xcatic ChilliA traditional favourite from the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, the Xcatic is long, pale yellow, and tapering—similar in shape to a Hungarian Wax...

Chilli Name: XIAO JO (PI 432843)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ChinaChilli Heat: Medium Xiao Jo (PI 432843) ChilliXiao Jo is part of a Chinese breeding programme with roots in the USDA’s plant introduction collection. The pods are small and...

Chilli Name: XIAO YANG (PI 432839)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ChinaChilli Heat: Medium Xiao Yang (PI 432839) ChilliClosely related to Xiao Jo, the Xiao Yang is another Chinese introduction, likely selected for its ornamental look and balanced...

Chilli Name : YALOVA CARLISTON LONG SWEET REDChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : Turkey (Yalova Province)Chilli Heat : Sweet (0–500 SHU) Yalova Carliston Long Sweet Red is a traditional Turkish Capsicum annuum variety from the Yalova region,...

Chilli Name: YANKEE BELL (BELL)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Sweet YANKEE BELL (BELL) Yankee Bell is a blocky, sweet bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) bred specifically for shorter growing seasons. With no heat, it's prized for its...

Chilli Name: YATSUFUSAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: JapanChilli Heat: Hot YATSUFUSA (YATSAFUSA) Yatsufusa is a Japanese Capsicum annuum variety known for its ornamental looks and culinary use. The plants are compact and upright, producing clusters...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BELLEChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Sweet YELLOW BELLE Yellow Belle is a golden bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) variety that’s sweet, juicy, and totally heat-free. The thick-walled pods are square and...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BENDERChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Mild YELLOW BENDER Yellow Bender is a rare and curly-podded Capsicum annuum variety, sometimes classed among ornamental types but fully edible. The twisted, wriggling fruits...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BIRDChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: CaribbeanChilli Heat: Hot Yellow Bird Chilli — A Bright, Fruity Chilli with Caribbean Roots Yellow Bird is a striking yellow chilli believed to originate from the Caribbean, likely...

Chilli Name : YELLOW BOOMChilli Species : ChinenseChilli Origin : USAChilli Heat : Superhot (800,000–1,000,000 SHU) Yellow Boom is a modern Capsicum chinense hybrid from the USA, bred for its explosive heat and vivid golden colour. A descendant of...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BOUQUET (PI 315025 CGN 22181)Chilli Species: Annuum Chilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Hot YELLOW BOUQUET (PI 315025) Yellow Bouquet is a USDA-registered ornamental Capsicum annuum (PI 315025), valued for its compact size and...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BOYChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Mild YELLOW BOY Capsicum annuum – Mild Heat – Bright Yellow Pods Yellow Boy is a cheerful, medium-sized chilli that lights up the garden with its sunny colour and...

Chilli Name: YELLOW BUMPYChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Very Hot Yellow Bumpy Chilli — A Wrinkled Powerhouse from the Chinense Heat Family Yellow Bumpy is a modern cultivar from the Capsicum chinense species, developed for...

Chilli Name: YELLOW EMPERORChilli Species: Baccatum Chilli Origin: PeruChilli Heat: Hot Yellow Emperor Chilli — A Regal Twist on Baccatum Heat and Colour The Yellow Emperor is a stunning chilli variety from the Capsicum baccatum species, bred for...

Chilli Name: YELLOW JELLYBEAN (PI 260501)Chilli Species: Capsicum baccatum var. baccatumChilli Origin: BrazilChilli Heat: Medium Yellow Jellybean (PI 260501) Chilli — A Bright and Bubbly Wild Chilli from Brazil Yellow Jellybean, also known by its...

Chilli Name: YELLOW SCORPION CARDIChilli Species: ChinenseChilli Origin: TrinidadChilli Heat: Superhot YELLOW SCORPION CARDI Yellow Scorpion Cardi is a brutally hot Capsicum chinense cultivar developed in Trinidad. It shares genetic roots with the feared...

Chilli Name: YELLOW SQUASH (PI 640902)Chilli Species: Annuum Chilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Very Hot YELLOW SQUASH (PI 640902) Despite the name, Yellow Squash (PI 640902) is a chilli — a rare Capsicum annuum variety named for its squat, ridged,...

Chilli Name: YELLOW SUNChilli Species: Annuum Chilli Origin: UnknownChilli Heat: Mild YELLOW SUN Yellow Sun is a bright and reliable Capsicum annuum variety with cheerful yellow pods and a crisp, clean flavour. With mild heat, it’s great for...

Chilli Name: YELLOW TOSCANAChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ItalyChilli Heat: Sweet YELLOW TOSCANA Yellow Toscana is a rare Capsicum annuum sweet pepper with Italian roots. The fruits are medium to large and ripen to a buttery yellow, offering no...

Chilli Name : YOLO WONDERChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : USA (California, 1950s)Chilli Heat : Sweet (0 SHU) Yolo Wonder is a heritage American Capsicum annuum sweet pepper developed in Yolo County, California, during the 1950s. It quickly became a...

Chilli Name : YUKARI BAKANChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : TurkeyChilli Heat : Medium (10,000–25,000 SHU) Yukari Bakan is a traditional Turkish Capsicum annuum variety grown across the southern and central regions of Turkey. It’s part...

Chilli Name: YUNG GOChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: TaiwanChilli Heat: Hot YUNG GO Yung Go is a lesser-known Capsicum annuum variety believed to have East Asian origins, likely Taiwan. The plants grow upright and produce clusters of slim, tapered...

Chilli Name: ZANZIBARChilli Species: FrutescensChilli Origin: TanzaniaChilli Heat: Hot ZANZIBAR Zanzibar chilli hails from the spice-rich islands off the coast of Tanzania, where Indian Ocean trade routes helped shape a unique chilli tradition. Likely an...

Chilli Name: ZHONG ZIAO (PI 525493)Chilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: ChinaChilli Heat: Hot ZHONG ZIA (PI 525493) Zhong Zia is a rare and intriguing chilli variety from China, part of the Capsicum annuum species. Officially catalogued under the USDA...

Chilli Name: ZIA PUEBLOChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: New MexicoChilli Heat: Medium ZIA PUEBLO Zia Pueblo chilli is a traditional Native American variety cultivated by the Zia people of New Mexico. Deeply rooted in the culture and cuisine of the...

Chilli Name : ZIMBABWE BLACK – BIRDSEYEChilli Species : AnnuumChilli Origin : Zimbabwe (Africa)Chilli Heat : Very Hot (75,000–100,000 SHU) Zimbabwe Black – Birdseye is an African Capsicum annuum variety from Zimbabwe, part of the wider...

Chilli Name: ZIMBABWE LARGE REDChilli Species: FrutescensChilli Origin: ZimbabweChilli Heat: Very hot ZIMBABWE LARGE RED A bolder cousin to the Bird Pepper, Zimbabwe Large Red is a more substantial chilli from the same region, also from the Capsicum...

Chilli Name: ZIPPY F1 HYBRIDChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: USAChilli Heat: Mild ZIPPY F1 HYBRID Zippy F1 is a modern hybrid Capsicum annuum bred for garden performance and culinary versatility. As the name suggests, it offers a zippy, medium heat...

Chilli Name: ZLATEN MEDALChilli Species: AnnuumChilli Origin: BulgariaChilli Heat: Mild ZLATEN MEDAL Zlaten Medal is a beautiful heirloom chilli from Bulgaria, whose name translates to "Golden Medal." A Capsicum annuum variety, it produces medium-large...

Chilli Name: ZUALAS CHILTEPIQUINChilli Species: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculumChilli Origin: MexicoChilli Heat: Hot ZUALAS CHILTEPIQUIN Zualas Chiltepiquin is a wild-type Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum, believed to originate from northern Mexico...