White Naga

Also known as Naga White · Naga Morich White

White Naga is a pale-ripening phenotype of Naga Morich that produces high yields of cream to pale yellow pods.

About 40 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

Fruit size

4–8 cm

Flavor & Use

Clean and slightly fruity with a sharp burn.

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About

Pods start light green and ripen to pale yellow or cream, often becoming whiter when overripe. The fruit is pointed and pendant, with a crisp texture and clean, slightly fruity taste. Plants are productive, sometimes yielding over 200 pods in a large pot.

Backstory

White Naga is grown as a color selection from the traditional Naga Morich of Northeast India and Bangladesh.

Appearance

ShapePointed pendant
ColorLight green · Pale yellow
Size4–8 cm
WallMedium
SkinSmooth

Growing

SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTropical
Plant height60–120 cm
Soil pH6–6.8
Germination7–14 days
Spacing60 cm
HardinessZones 9-11

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FAQ

How hot is White Naga?
Capsi’s sourced range is 700,000–1,000,000 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 White Naga taste like?
Clean and slightly fruity with a sharp burn.
How do I grow White Naga?
White Naga: tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
What can I substitute for White Naga?
Naga Morich