DATIL HOT - LIVE PEPPER PLANTS
Heat LevelHot
SeasonVery Late (90+)
Pod TypeHab Elongated
Pod Colorgreen to golden orange
Pod Fleshmedium thick flesh
Pod Length2 to 2.5 inches
Pod Width0.75 to 1 inches
Orientationpendant pods
Foliagegreen leaves
Plant Height24 to 30 inches tall
OriginUSA- Florida
SpeciesC.chinense
DescriptionThe Datil Hot is the famous pepper of St. Augustine, Florida, with a distinctive smoky, sweet, fruity flavor unlike any other hot pepper. These small, elongated golden-orange pods deliver hot heat with a complex taste that has inspired a devoted local food culture.

Essential for making authentic Datil pepper sauce, a St. Augustine tradition. Also excellent in salsas, marinades, jellies, and seafood dishes. Limited availability makes this a prized variety among pepper collectors.

Live Chile/Pepper Plant $5.99
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