About this variety
Fatalii White is a white-ripening relative of the Fatalii pepper, a Capsicum chinense from Central Africa. Pods are slender, 5–7.5 cm long, and very hot at about 100,000–350,000 SHU. The packet holds 5 seeds.
Also known as: White Fatalii, Ivory Fatalii.
Slender ivory pods with citrus aroma
- Plant: bushy, 60–90 cm tall
- Pod: slender, 5–7.5 cm long
- Colour: pale green, ripening creamy-white to ivory
- Heat: about 100,000–350,000 SHU, with a pronounced citrus note
Start indoors in soil at 24–29 °C
Start seed indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost and hold the soil at 24–29 °C until the seedlings are up.
Planting out
Move plants outside only after the risk of frost has passed. Space plants 45–60 cm apart in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, and water regularly without waterlogging. Pods ripen about 85–100 days after transplanting.
How the pods are used
The citrus aroma suits hot sauces and marinades; pods are also dried and ground into powder or used in seafood dishes, soups and curries.
What you get
The packet holds 5 seeds of Fatalii White, enough for five plants if every seed comes up. We do not state a germination percentage for this packet.
FAQ
Is Fatalii White as hot as the 7 Pot peppers?
No. Fatalii White is rated at about 100,000–350,000 SHU, while the 7 Pot selections are rated at about 800,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU.
Will it fit a container?
The plant reaches 60–90 cm, so it needs a large pot and full sun; in the ground, space plants 45–60 cm apart.




