Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden
Fatalii Yellow Chilli
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The Yellow Fatalii is a legendary heirloom variety from Central and West Africa, belonging to the Capsicum chinense species — the same family as the habanero. It’s highly regarded for its intense heat, citrus-like fruity flavour, and striking golden-yellow colour. With a heat level between 125,000–400,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), it offers a searing punch paired with a unique lemony, tropical taste.
The Yellow Fatalii is a stunning African chilli, delivering blazing heat and a distinct lemon-citrus punch that stands out in the world of superhot peppers. Highly productive, easy to grow in warm conditions, and versatile in the kitchen, it’s an essential variety for chilli enthusiasts who want both fire and flavour.
| Quantity of Seeds | 10 seeds per packet |
| Origin | Central Africa |
| Genus | Capsicum chinense |
| Scoville Rating/Heat Level | 125,000–400,000 SHU — intensely hot, similar to habaneros. |
| Plant Size | 60–90 cm (24–36 inches), sometimes taller in ideal conditions. Bushy, spreading with a somewhat open canopy. Dark green, slightly crinkled, medium-sized leaves. Small, creamy white with a slight green tint. High-yielding with dozens of pods per plant in a good season. |
| Pod Size | Elongated, lantern or scorpion-shaped pods about 5–7 cm (2–3 inches) long and 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches) wide, often slightly wrinkled. Pale green when immature → vivid golden yellow when fully ripe. Thin-walled but firm, making it excellent for drying. |
| Flavour | A standout feature — bright, citrusy, lemon-like notes with a fruity undertone and an aggressive, sharp heat that hits quickly and lingers. Superb for making hot sauces, salsas, spicy chutneys, infused oils, or drying into a potent yellow chilli powder. Also excellent when fermented for gourmet chilli pastes. |
| Growing Conditions |
Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mix. Sow seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. Optimal soil temperature: 26–32°C (80–90°F); using a heat mat is strongly recommended for Capsicum chinense varieties. Maintain high humidity by covering trays with a plastic dome or plastic wrap. Provide 12–16 hours of light per day, ideally with grow lights. Transplant seedlings outdoors when they have 4–6 true leaves and nighttime temperatures consistently stay above 15°C (59°F). Harden plants off for 7–10 days before moving them outside. Space plants 50–60 cm (20–24 inches) apart in rows 70–90 cm (28–36 inches) apart. Feed every 3–4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) or switch to a high-potassium fertilizer once plants begin to flower and set fruit. |
All plants are grown on our farm in Norfolk, UK and are grown in an open pollinated area.
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