Devil’s Tongue White – a rare chilli with a pale pod
What is Devil’s Tongue White like?
Devil’s Tongue White is an unusual variety with pale yellow to white pods. Despite the gentle colour, the flavour is strong and aromatic, and the heat comes as a surprise. A visual gem in the garden that also delivers a really good chilli flavour.
Background and name
The white version is a development of the Devil’s Tongue family. It is grown mainly for its unique colour and has become a popular collector’s variety in recent years.
Appearance and growth habit
The plants are compact, about 60–80 cm tall, and branch well. The pods are pointed and slightly wrinkled, 4–6 cm long, and ripen from light green to cream-white or pale yellow. A very decorative plant.
How hot is Devil’s Tongue White?
Around 200,000 – 350,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
Sweet and fruity, with light citrus undertones. A well-balanced heat that creeps up on you. Suitable for pale sauces or for pickling, for a flavour with contrast.
Ways to use Devil’s Tongue White
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Make a pale yellow hot sauce with a citrus profile
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Pickle for a beautiful and unusual chilli topping
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Mix with other coloured varieties for contrast
How to grow Devil’s Tongue White
Devil’s Tongue White belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. It needs warmth, ideally a greenhouse or a warm spot, to develop at its best.
A rare and beautiful chilli that looks and tastes exclusive – perfect for chilli lovers with an eye for detail.
Price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at around 25–30°C for best germination. The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the humidity up. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to around 20°C and move them out of the propagator. They do well on a sunny windowsill, in a greenhouse and outdoors in summer.
For best results, soak the seeds in Growhelper for 12–24 hours before sowing.
