Nagabrain Jigsaw – a patterned and wildly hot mutation
What makes Nagabrain Jigsaw special
Nagabrain Jigsaw is an incredibly hot chilli with a unique, patterned look and complex flavour. The name ‘Jigsaw’ alludes both to its horror-film heat and to the broken-up colouring of the pods.
Background and name
A further development of the Nagabrain varieties, bred to get even more variation in both looks and flavour. It offers exciting colours ranging from green to red-purple with streaks, and sometimes marbled touches.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant grows 100–120 cm tall and the pods are heavily folded and bumpy. They ripen through several colour stages and look as delicious as they are scary.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 1,000,000 – 1,400,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
Very fruity with floral tones, followed by a creeping heat that quickly turns into pure fire. Not for the beginner – but fantastic in advanced sauces and chilli products.
Ways to use Nagabrain Jigsaw
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Perfect in fermented chilli sauces
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Make a hot salsa with fruit
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Dry to a beautiful marbled chilli powder
How to grow Nagabrain Jigsaw
Nagabrain Jigsaw belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. Give the plant good compost, plenty of warmth and time. Best grown in a greenhouse or a warm conservatory.
The price is for 6 chilli seeds
Sow in moist seed compost and keep warm, at about 25–30°C for best germination The compost should be moist but not wet. A propagator helps to keep the air humid. Once the seedlings have grown a little and developed their second pair of leaves, you can lower the temperature to about 20°C and take 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.
