Description
Chilli Name: PIMENTA SPARANISE
Chilli Species: Chinense
Chilli Origin: Sparanise - Italy
Chilli Heat: Very Hot
Pimenta Sparanise is a beautiful and aromatic chinense variety reminiscent of an elongated habanero, combining excellent flavour with high productivity. It offers the distinctive fruity sweetness and strong habanero aroma that make this species so highly prized, but with a more manageable heat level.
The pods are elongated and slightly wrinkled, ripening from pale green to creamy white with attractive purple striping before turning to their final shade. The result is a striking plant that combines visual appeal with strong culinary potential. The flesh is thin-walled yet juicy, making the pods suitable for fresh use, drying, or powdering.
Flavour is rich and complex, carrying the signature habanero fruitiness and perfume with a milder bite. The heat sits comfortably in the Very Hot range — fiery but not overpowering — ideal for creating sauces, salsas, or seasoning flakes that retain both heat and flavour.
The plants are vigorous and adaptable, producing heavy yields under a wide range of conditions. Typically reaching around 60 cm when potted, they perform especially well in semi-sunny spots and remain easy to manage throughout the season.
Although not yet a fully stabilised variety, Pimenta Sparanise consistently delivers both striking appearance and outstanding taste, making it a favourite among growers seeking a unique habanero-type chilli with high yield and superb flavour.
Germination temperature 28–30 °C. See our Water and Feed Guides for advise.
Chilli Seeds Qty is 5 per pack unless stated
