Mantis Claw Yellow
Also known as Yellow Mantis Claw Pepper · Mantis Claw Yellow Pepper · K. Bane Mantis Claw Yellow · Kevin Bane Mantis Claw Yellow · Yellow Mantis Claw
Mantis Claw Yellow is a chinense superhot from grower Kevin Bane, grown for long yellow pods that twist into a claw. The line is still unstable, so fruit shape can wander from plant to plant.
About 22 times a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU typical).
Flavor & Use
Bright citrus and light sweetness up front, then a banana-like fruitiness. The burn hits the lips and the front of the mouth and drops off faster than many superhots.
Culinary
About
Ripe pods turn yellow and stay long and gnarly, with wrinkled skin and a thin wall. Flavor is fruity and citrusy, with a banana note the breeder mentioned, then a sharp burn that sits toward the front of the mouth and fades sooner than many superhots. Growers use the fruit for drying, powder, and sauce. Listings disagree on plant size. Some shops call the plants compact and bushy. South Devon says they can pass a meter and need support in pots.
Backstory
Kevin Bane found this yellow claw pod on a mutated Bhut Jolokia plant and sold it through Bane's Best. His red listing later noted the line made only yellow fruit for four years before a red sport showed up. Seed shops still warn that the filial generation is uncertain.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreMantis Claw Yellow is a selection of Ghost Pepper.
Kevin Bane
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Mantis Claw Yellow?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 700,000 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 Mantis Claw Yellow taste like?
- Bright citrus and light sweetness up front, then a banana-like fruitiness. The burn hits the lips and the front of the mouth and drops off faster than many superhots.
- How do I grow Mantis Claw Yellow?
- Mantis Claw Yellow: subtropical climate, full sun.
- What can I substitute for Mantis Claw Yellow?
- Mantis Claw Red