Yellow Fever Pepper
Also known as Yellow King Naga · Yellow variant of King Naga
A bright yellow superhot Capsicum chinense that is a color selection from King Naga, popularized by US growers in the mid-2010s.
About 44 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~115 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–8 cm
Flavor & Use
Citrusy, fruity, and somewhat acidic, with tropical notes.
Culinary
About
Pods are bright yellow when ripe, coarse and heavily wrinkled or bumpy, often irregular or somewhat rounded, roughly 4–8 cm long. Flavor is fruity and citrusy with an acidic edge similar to Fatalii. Plants are vigorous, commonly reaching about 4 feet, and are prolific once established. Heat is extreme.
Backstory
Yellow Fever appeared in the mid-2010s when US growers noticed occasional yellow pods on King Naga plants. Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles and other enthusiasts selected and stabilized the yellow line by saving seed from true-to-type plants. It entered wider circulation around 2017–2019 as a distinct yellow superhot.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreYellow Fever Pepper is a selection of King Naga.
Jim Duffy / Refining Fire Chiles · 2017
Parent
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Yellow Fever Pepper?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–1,200,000 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 Yellow Fever Pepper taste like?
- Citrusy, fruity, and somewhat acidic, with tropical notes.
- How do I grow Yellow Fever Pepper?
- Yellow Fever Pepper: about 115 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Yellow Fever Pepper?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.