Yellow Naga Morich
Also known as Naga Morich Yellow · Yellow Naga
A yellow-ripening pure strain of the traditional Naga Morich chili from Bangladesh and Northeast India.
About 50 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~110 days to maturity
Fruit size
4–6 cm
Flavor & Use
Fruity and citrusy with floral undertones.
fruitycitrusfloral
Culinary
hot saucessalsaschutneyschili powder
About
Medium pods with bumpy, wrinkled skin that ripen from green to bright yellow. Thin walls and a fruity, citrusy flavor with floral notes. Plants are bushy and heat-loving, needing a long warm season.
Backstory
Yellow Naga Morich is a yellow-ripening pure strain of the traditional Naga Morich chili kept in Bangladesh and Northeast India. It is closely related to the Bhut Jolokia types of the same region.
Appearance
ShapeElongated pointed
ColorGreen · Yellow
Size4–6 cm
WallThin
SkinWrinkled
Growing
SunFull
WaterModerate
ClimateTropical
Days to maturity110 days
Plant height80–120 cm
Soil pH6–6.8
Germination10–21 days
Spacing60 cm
HardinessZones 9-11
Heritage
ExploreYellow Naga Morich is a traditional landrace.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Yellow Naga Morich?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–1,500,000 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 Naga Morich taste like?
- Fruity and citrusy with floral undertones.
- How do I grow Yellow Naga Morich?
- Yellow Naga Morich: about 110 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Yellow Naga Morich?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.