Tiger Thunder
Also known as Tigre Tonnerre · Thunder Tiger
Tiger Thunder is a variegated Capsicum annuum grown for striped pods and mottled foliage. It is a recent specialty line, still hot enough to cook with.
About 2.1 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Culinary Use
Fresh salsaor dried and ground for powder.
About
Pods are thin and elongated, striped green and gold before they finish red. The leaves are variegated as well. Sellers call the heat medium. Fruit is used fresh in salsa or dried for powder. Plants are open-pollinated and productive in full sun, so later generations can still shift a little.
Backstory
Danish grower Jes Christensen bred Tiger Thunder. Shop packets are sold as F6 or F7 and described as nearly stable, and no release year has been published.
Appearance
ShapeElongated
ColorGreen · Gold · Red
WallThin
Growing
SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTemperate
Days to maturity80 days
Plant height60–122 cm
Germination7–21 days
Spacing50 cm
Heritage
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Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Tiger Thunder?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 7,000–100,000 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 Tiger Thunder taste like?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.
- How do I grow Tiger Thunder?
- Tiger Thunder: about 80 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun.
- What can I substitute for Tiger Thunder?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.