Naga Tiger DD
Naga Tiger DD is a striking Capsicum chinense superhot developed by Italian breeder Diego Drax. Pods show dramatic red, black, and purple coloration on a compact, prolific plant.
About 42 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–7 cm
Flavor & Use
Intensely fruity and smoky with floral and sometimes apricot-like notes.
Culinary
About
Pods ripen from deep red with black mottling to iridescent red and purple. Skin is wrinkled and somewhat glossy. Flavor is intensely fruity and smoky with floral notes. Plants are compact, often around 60 cm tall with purple stems, and prolific once established. Heat is superhot.
Backstory
Naga Tiger DD was created in Italy by experimental breeder Diego Drax. It is an unstable open-pollinated line whose exact parentage has not been publicly disclosed. Growers note variable pod shape and color from plant to plant.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreNothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Naga Tiger DD?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 800,000–1,300,000 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 Naga Tiger DD taste like?
- Intensely fruity and smoky with floral and sometimes apricot-like notes.
- How do I grow Naga Tiger DD?
- Naga Tiger DD: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Naga Tiger DD?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.