Fatalii
Open-pollinated pepper · Capsicum chinense
- Breeding
- Open-pollinated
- Growth habit
- -
- Days to maturity
- 90-100 days
- Fruit
- yellow
- Weight
- -
- Bred by
- -
Commonly confused with
These are different varieties. A name shared between them does not make them the same seed.
- different variety
Fatalii Red
A separate colour form; the Fatalii record covers the yellow type.
Origin & history
A central African Capsicum chinense with slender wrinkled pods and a pronounced citrus note, widely used in hot sauces where a lemon character is wanted alongside the burn.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 90-100 days | Consensus range across the cited commercial catalogs; no independent source documents it yet. |
| Scoville heat | 125,000-325,000 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
Datil
90-100 days
- heirloom
Ají Cito
100-130 days
- open-pollinated
Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper)
100-120 days
- heirloom
Bird's Eye Chili
85-110 days
- open-pollinated
Caribbean Red Habanero
90-110 days
- open-pollinated
Chiltepin
90-120 days
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Sources & References
Evidence: 3 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Tomato Growers Supply catalog · Tomato Growers Supply Company, Seed Catalog
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog
- Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums · CABI (2012), Scholarly Reference