Yellow Fever Chilli

The Yellow Fever chilli is a fantastic creation from the legendary pepper cultivator, Ed Currie, the very same mastermind behind the world-renowned Carolina Reaper. This sunny pepper is the result of a deliberate and fiery love affair between a Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) and a Fatalii pepper. Ed's goal was to capture the searing heat and fruity undertones of its parents while creating something with a uniquely vibrant yellow hue and its own distinct personality.

Imagine a pepper that looks like a burst of pure sunshine. The Yellow Fever chilli is a stunning specimen, typically growing to about 5-7 cm long. Its skin is often wrinkled and contorted, sometimes tapering to a wicked-looking stinger tail, a clear warning of the potent heat held within. When it ripens, it transforms into an intensely bright, almost luminous, yellow.

But what about the taste? Before the heat hits, you're greeted with a surprisingly complex and fruity flavour. Many people detect notes of citrus and apricot, making it a uniquely tropical experience. Then, the fever kicks in! This is a seriously hot pepper, with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating that can soar between 700,000 to over 1,000,000 SHUs. This puts it squarely in the superhot category, right alongside its Ghost Pepper relatives.

Given its intense heat, the Yellow Fever is best used with a healthy dose of respect. It's a favourite among hot sauce artisans, who use it to create electrifyingly hot and flavourful sauces that are a brilliant, sunny yellow. A tiny sliver can add a massive kick to stir-fries, marinades, or Caribbean-style dishes. It's also fantastic for dehydrating into a brilliantly coloured and face-meltingly hot powder.

The Yellow Fever chilli plant is a member of the Capsicum chinense genus, which is famous for producing some of the world's hottest and most aromatic peppers. It's a robust and productive plant, often growing to a height of about 1.2 meters in a pot, but can get even taller when planted directly in the ground. It has a bushy growth habit with large, green leaves that provide a lush canopy for the bright yellow pods that hang beneath.

One of the most captivating things about the Yellow Fever is the sheer visual drama it brings to a garden. The contrast of the intensely yellow, gnarled peppers against the deep green foliage is truly a sight to behold. Furthermore, while it packs a phenomenal punch, its pronounced fruity flavour profile sets it apart from many other superhots that can sometimes prioritize heat over taste. It proves that you can have the best of both worlds – a beautiful pepper, a complex and delicious taste, and a heat that will give you a thrilling, feverish rush!

All plants are grown on our farm in Norfolk, UK and are grown in an open pollinated area.