# Explosive Ember

Also known as Explosive Embers.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Explosive Ember is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is sweet, peppery. Used for Chop ripe pods into salsa, soup, or stew. Thin walls also dry well for a cayenne-style powder.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Victorian Nursery
  https://victoriananursery.co.uk/Chilli-Pepper-Seed-Explosive-Ember/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HR Seeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/explosive-ember-pepper

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  TummelstaChili
  https://tummelstachili.com/capsicum-annuum/explosive-ember/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  HR Seeds
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/explosive-ember-pepper

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  (2013) Greenhouse Management
  https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/gm0913-capsicum-annuum-explosive-ember/

- 40,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Happy Valley Seeds
  https://www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au/products/chilli-explosive-ember-seeds

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [2013 greenhouse trade production note pointing retailers to Syngenta Flowers](https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/gm0913-capsicum-annuum-explosive-ember/)
- [Tomato Growers Supply listing for plant size, fruit color sequence, and 85 days](https://tomatogrowers.com/products/explosive-ember)
- [Cornell Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners page and grower review](https://vegvariety.cce.cornell.edu/main/detail.php?variety_id=2244&filterBy=0)
- [Victorian Nursery seed listing for compact habit, ripe color, and heat band](https://victoriananursery.co.uk/Chilli-Pepper-Seed-Explosive-Ember/)
- [FloraFinder botanical description of height, fruit size, and ripe color](https://www.florafinder.org/Species/Capsicum_annuum_Explosive_Ember.php)
- [Dave's Garden plant file, including 2003 grower logs and open-pollinated listing](https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56161)
- [RHS plant finder entry confirming Capsicum annuum 'Explosive Ember'](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/360195/capsicum-annuum-explosive-ember/details)
- [TummelstaChili listing for ripe color, fruit size, and 40,000 SHU typical](https://tummelstachili.com/capsicum-annuum/explosive-ember/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Explosive Ember?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–50,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Explosive Ember taste like?

Ripe red pods have a simple sweetness under fast heat. Purple fruit tastes more plain and peppery.

### How do I grow Explosive Ember?

Explosive Ember: about 85 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Explosive Ember?

Black Pearl Pepper, Cayenne

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/explosive-ember
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data