Yellow Devil’s Tongue Pepper Seeds – Organic Habanero Type | 125,000–325,000 SHU (Capsicum chinense)

Devil’s Tongue is one of the most intriguing superhots in the Capsicum chinense family — named for its long, curved form that tapers to a wicked pointed tip. Its origin is mysterious: first discovered growing among habaneros on an Amish farm in Pennsylvania in the 1990s, the yellow variety is believed to be a natural habanero relative, possibly descended from the Fatalii. It delivers the same signature fruity-citrus habanero flavor, with a lightly nutty tang that sets it apart, and bone-scorching heat up to 325,000+ SHU. Organic, open-pollinated.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum chinense
• Origin: Pennsylvania, USA (discovered 1990s; habanero family)
• Pod Shape: Long, curved, tapering to a pointed tip
• Pod Color: Golden yellow
• Flavor: Fruity, citrusy, with a lightly nutty tang
• Heat Level: 125,000–325,000+ SHU — extremely hot (approx. 7th hottest in world rankings)
• Type: Organic, open-pollinated, heirloom
• Best Use: Fresh salsas, hot sauce, drying, pickling

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost (chinense needs a long head start)
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat required; 2–5 weeks to germinate
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm
• Harden off over 7–14 days before outdoor placement

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil with compost amendment
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around base
• Feed every 2–3 weeks with compost tea during early growth
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers