Description
Chilli Name: TEARS OF FIRE HYBRID
Chilli Species: Annuum
Chilli Origin: USA
Chilli Heat: Hot
The Tears of Fire Hybrid is a compact ornamental chilli developed for strong visual impact and reliable performance. It is a commercial hybrid selected for uniform growth, heavy fruiting, and suitability for container cultivation.
Pods are small, conical, and borne upright in dense clusters above the foliage. They ripen from green through shades of yellow and orange to bright red, creating a multi-coloured display. The fruits are thin-walled and well suited to drying as well as fresh use.
Flavour is sharp and pungent with a noticeable heat. Heat levels are typically in the 30,000–50,000 SHU range, placing it in the Hot category. While edible, it is primarily grown for ornamental value.
Plants are compact, bushy, and highly productive, forming a neat, rounded habit. They are ideal for pots, patio displays, and small growing spaces, with a long fruiting period and consistent performance.
This hybrid is part of modern ornamental chilli breeding focused on compact growth, colour variation, and high yield. It is designed for both decorative use and practical growing in limited spaces.
Germination temperature 28–30 °C. See our Water and Feed Guides for advise.
Chilli Seeds Qty is 5 per pack unless stated.
