7 Pot Jonah – big, strong and flavourful
What makes 7 Pot Jonah special
7 Pot Jonah is a powerful chilli with large pods and brutal heat. It is one of the larger varieties in the 7 Pot family, but the heat is still top level.
Background and name
Named by a grower in Trinidad after his son, 7 Pot Jonah has become popular thanks to its extra-large pods and slightly earlier ripening compared with other 7 Pot varieties.
Appearance and growth habit
The plants are tall and broad with substantial branching. The pods are large, bumpy and somewhat rounded, sometimes heart-shaped. They ripen from green to intense red.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 1,000,000 – 1,400,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
The flavour is sweet and fruity before the heat hits – hard. Excellent in strong chilli sauces, chutneys and as dried chilli in various blends.
Ways to use 7 Pot Jonah
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Make an extra-strong barbecue sauce or rub
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Combine with sweet fruit such as mango or pineapple
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Excellent for fermenting
How to grow 7 Pot Jonah
This variety belongs to Capsicum chinense and should be sown between January and March. It needs plenty of light, warmth and a long growing season. Plant in roomy pots and support the plant when growth is heavy.
Grow it with respect – and be rewarded with a harvest that impresses on every level.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
