Datil
Heirloom pepper · Capsicum chinense
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-100 days
- Fruit
- yellow
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
Grown almost exclusively around St. Augustine, Florida, where Minorcan settlers are credited with bringing it in the late 1700s. Habanero-level heat with a distinctly sweeter finish, and a local food culture built entirely around one chile.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-100 days | Consensus range across the cited independent references. |
| Scoville heat | 100,000-300,000 SHU |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See pepper diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
- heirloom
Ají Cito
100-130 days
- heirloom
Bird's Eye Chili
85-110 days
- heirloom
Comapeño
90-120 days
- open-pollinated
Fatalii
90-100 days
- heirloom
Malagueta
90-120 days
- heirloom
Piri Piri
90-120 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 3 sources, including 2 independent references.
- Pepper Production Guides · University of Florida IFAS Extension, University or Government
- Seed Savers Exchange catalog & variety histories · Seed Savers Exchange, Community Collection
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference