MA Warthog Yellow
Also known as Yellow Warthog · Matthew Arthur Warthog Yellow
Yellow color selection of the MA Warthog, a superhot Capsicum chinense bred by Matthew Arthur in Arkansas.
Flavor & Use
Citrusy and floral, with more fruitiness than the red Warthog.
Culinary
About
Pods are heavily wrinkled and irregular, often chunky with occasional pointed tails. They ripen from green to bright yellow. Flavor is citrusy and floral, a little fruitier than the red version of the same line. Plants are productive and can become large given a long warm season.
Backstory
Matthew Arthur of Hot Springs, Arkansas developed the MA Warthog line. The yellow form appeared as a color selection within the still-unstable line. Many seed sellers direct proceeds to children’s charities at the breeder’s request.
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FAQ
- How hot is MA Warthog Yellow?
- Capsi has not yet documented heat for this variety. 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 MA Warthog Yellow taste like?
- Citrusy and floral, with more fruitiness than the red Warthog.
- How do I grow MA Warthog Yellow?
- MA Warthog Yellow: about 95 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for MA Warthog Yellow?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.