# Lila Luzi

Species: Capsicum frutescens.

Lila Luzi is a Capsicum frutescens cultivar from Saxony and Brandenburg, Germany. Capsi’s sourced range is 15,000–100,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is hot, fruity. Used for Fresh in salsas, sauces, and dips, excellent for drying and grinding into spice. The fruity heat complements many dishes.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Lila Luzi
  https://www.fruitlent.nl/home/winkel/pepers/lila-luzi/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chili Lila Luzi (Samen)
  https://www.tomaten-vielfalt-erleben.de/en/product-page/chili-lila-luzie-samen

- 15,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Lila Luzi Seeds | Isotope Chillies
  https://www.isotopechillies.co.uk/products/view/lila-luzi

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Lila Luzi – das feurige Früchtchen – Gemüse des Jahres
  https://www.gemuese-des-jahres.de/gemuese-des-jahres-2022

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [SATIVA official variety page: high-yield, purple flowers and leaves, fruit color progression, growing specifications.](https://www.sativa.bio/en/lila-luzi-chillies-pa40)
- [Bingenheimer Saatgut primary page: biodynamic breeding details, sharpness grade 7, cultivation calendar, thin flesh, short three-cornered fruit.](https://www.bingenheimersaatgut.de/en/organic-seeds/vegetables/pepper/chili-pepper/lila-luzi-g684)
- [Fryd gardening database: very hot small-fruited description, uses for salsas/sauces/dips/drying, plant characteristics.](https://fryd.app/en/library/plants/7588-chili/varieties/1560-peperonililaluzi)
- [Backyard Goodness seed listing: decorative multi-colored fruits, purple leaves, botanical confirmation as Capsicum frutescens, compact habit.](https://backyardgoodness.shop/products/pepper-chili-lila-luzi)
- [Fruitlent detailed catalog: SHU range, plant height, fruit shape and color progression, ornamental notes.](https://www.fruitlent.nl/home/winkel/pepers/lila-luzi/)
- [Tomatenvielfalt seed page: additional SHU estimate, plant height, taste profile, ripening description.](https://www.tomaten-vielfalt-erleben.de/en/product-page/chili-lila-luzie-samen)

## FAQ
### How hot is Lila Luzi?

Capsi’s sourced range is 15,000–100,000 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 Lila Luzi taste like?

Hot with fruity and slightly sweet undertones.

### How do I grow Lila Luzi?

Lila Luzi: about 100 days to maturity, warm temperate to subtropical (protection recommended in cooler climates) climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Lila Luzi?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/lila-luzi
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data