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ChilliCultivated for thousands of years for thei spicy flavour. When consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and release of endorphins.
The fruits are red, yellow, purple or black. Pungent, hot and spicy. The flowers are greenish white or yellowish white.
Very attactive bell shaped chilli, medium to hot flavoured and are excellent for pickling.
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One of the most intensely spicy species of chilli. Unripe habaneros are green and they colour as they ripen to orange and red, brown and pink are also seen. Habaneros thrive in hot weather. The habanero should be watered only when dry. Overly moist soil and roots will produce bitter-tasting peppers.
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Green in colour at first, and ripens to red, brown, orange, or yellow. 5 times hotter than the jalapeño, they don't need to be steamed or peeled before using, making it the easiest chilli to use for salsas.
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Unlike other chillies, the Rocoto is a small perennial tree. The fruit matures from green to red and ranges in heat from medium very hot depending on the weather. Its attractive foliage produces masses of brightly coloured fruits all year round for more than ten years.
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This chili selection is a favourite from Bali. Hot and spicy.
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A mild chili which has a sweet taste. Yellow Cayenne chillies are ideal in Asian dishes and can be used for pickling. Chillies are long capsicum like up to 100mm changing from green to yellow then red on full maturity.
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The fruits are red, yellow, purple or black. Pungent, hot and spicy. The flowers are greenish white or yellowish white.
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| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 1-1 | No | Evergreen | Summer - Autumn |
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