Yellow Piranha - Seeds

Yellow Piranha – (Capsicum chinense)

This sunshine-colored firecracker traces its roots to a Scotch Bonnet lineage, but it’s taken on a personality all its own. The pods usually stretch into sleek, tapered shapes around three inches long, though every now and then you’ll spot a plumper, rounder fruit—like the plant briefly remembering its bonnet heritage before changing its mind. Expect a punchy heat that sits comfortably in the upper habanero range, paired with a bright, zesty citrus snap that makes it shine in fresh sauces and salsas. The plants themselves are impressive giants, shooting upward beyond five feet and producing a steady crop of golden pods that look innocent… right up until they bite back.

Heat level:  300,000 – 450,000 (SHU's) – Hot.

Flavor:  Citrusy & Sweet.