Fairy Lights x Hot Palette Chilli Seeds

Variety: Fairy Lights x Hot Palette

Species: Capsicum annuum.

Origin: USA

Picante Class: Epic

Category: Ornamental

Hybridizer:

Fairy Lights x Hot Palette chilli plants are delightful, compact shrubs adorned with lush, Dark Green foliage. Their pods emerge in a captivating dance of colours, beginning as Black/purple gems before gracefully shifting through a chromatic symphony. First, they transition to sunny yellow, then ignite into fiery orange, and finally culminate in a passionate red hue. Remarkably, each pod carries echoes of its previous shades, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of colour evolution.

Plant Size:

Pungency:

Grow Difficulty: Easy

Days to Germination: 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: 100 to 130 Days

Culinary Uses:

• 1. Salads, Salsas, and Stir-Fries: Elevate your dishes with a burst of colour and a tantalizing kick by incorporating these fiery chillies. Whether tossed into fresh salads, blended into zesty salsas, or stir-fried with other ingredients, they infuse every bite with warmth and vibrancy.
  2. Infused Oils and Vinegars: Embark on a flavour adventure by infusing oils or vinegars with these captivating chillies. Their bold hues and intense heat create a unique twist, turning everyday condiments into extraordinary culinary companions.

All about ornamental peppers:

1. Edibility and Heat Levels:
   • Safe to Eat: Ornamental peppers are indeed safe for consumption.
   • Spicy Surprise: However, be prepared for a fiery kick! These chillies often pack unexpected heat. For instance:
     • The Black Pearl and Bolivian Rainbow peppers range from 10,000 to 30,000 Scoville heat units (SHU), making them four to twelve times hotter than jalapeños.
     • Some, like the Ornamental Thai pepper, top the charts at 70,000 to 80,000 SHU
   • Flavour Profile: Ornamentals tend to have a bell pepper-like grassiness but lack complex chilli flavour.
2. Kitchen Uses:
   • Dramatic Plating: Ornamental peppers excel at transforming mundane dishes into visually stunning creations. Their vibrant colours add flair to any plate.
   • Salsas and Salads: Use them sparingly (due to their heat) in salsas, salads, or wherever you’d typically use chopped jalapeños.
   • Scoville Awareness: Check the Scoville heat range of the specific ornamental pepper you’re using to gauge its spiciness.
3. Garden Aesthetics:
   • Decorative Displays: Hang ornamental peppers in baskets or create garden displays to infuse vibrant hues into your landscape.
   • Unique Shapes: Their distinct forms make them ideal for pickling or as ornamental accents.

In summary, ornamental peppers bridge the gap between beauty and flavor, adding excitement to both your garden and kitchen! 🌶️🌱🍽️

Check out more Ornamental Peppers by Scoville Republic: Blue Christmas, Belingrath Gardens, Flourescent Purple, Pretty Purple, Scarletts Variegated, Numex Twighlight, Golden Nugget, Calico, Chinese 5 Color, and Bolivian Rainbow