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Fatalii Pepper

Fatalii Pepper

Bright citrus flavor with intense, fast-building heat — a superhot known for both flavor and fire.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Hot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    125,000–400,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to bright yellow

  • ⏳ Days

    85–100 days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes (warm conditions recommended)

The Variety

Fatalii is a well-known Capsicum chinense variety valued for its combination of strong heat and bright, citrus-like flavor. It produces elongated, wrinkled fruits that ripen from green to a vivid yellow.

This variety is popular among growers and sauce makers for its distinct flavor profile and consistent performance.

Flavor & Heat

Fatalii delivers an intense, fast-building heat with a bright, citrus-forward flavor. Unlike some heavier chinense varieties, its heat is sharp and clean, making it stand out in sauces and fresh applications.

It’s ideal for hot sauces, salsas, and dishes where both heat and flavor need to shine.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors after temperatures are consistently warm. Fatalii performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and steady watering.

Like other chinense varieties, it benefits from a long growing season and warm conditions. Plants may require support as they produce. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from approachable to extreme.

Varieties like Fatalii bring together heat and flavor, showing just how dynamic peppers can be.

From soil to scorch.