Scarlett's Chili
Also known as Scarlett's Chili Variegated · Scarlett’s Chilli · Scarlett Variegated
Scarlett's Chili is a compact ornamental Capsicum annuum with variegated purple, white, and green foliage and small pods that ripen from dark purple to red with purple streaks.
About 1/3.3 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).
Growing
~80 days to maturity
Fruit size
2.5–4 cm
Flavor & Use
slightly sweet with a mild jalapeño warmth when fully ripe
Culinary
About
Compact plants carry purple, white, and green variegated leaves. Small tapered pods start dark purple, pass through violet stripes, and finish red with residual purple blotches. Fully ripe fruit is slightly sweet with a mild jalapeño-like warmth. Plants stay short enough for pots and produce steadily in full sun.
Backstory
Graeme Chaplin of Western Australia bred Scarlett's Chili from a Purple Tiger and a jalapeño. Seed companies later carried the line forward and now sell it as a stabilized open-pollinated ornamental.
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FAQ
- How hot is Scarlett's Chili?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 5,000–10,000 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 Scarlett's Chili taste like?
- slightly sweet with a mild jalapeño warmth when fully ripe
- How do I grow Scarlett's Chili?
- Scarlett's Chili: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Scarlett's Chili?
- Jalapeño, Purple Tiger Pepper