Pink Tiger – one of the world’s most beautiful chillies
What makes Pink Tiger special
Pink Tiger is a visual sensation in the chilli world – a unique variety that combines intense heat with a spectacular look. The shimmering colour in purple, pink and fiery red, sometimes with stripes or marbled shades, makes every pod look like a work of art.
Background and name
Pink Tiger is a modern cross between Pimenta da Neyde and Bhut Jolokia, which gives it both the dark pigment and the explosive heat. It has quickly become a favourite with chilli growers and collectors worldwide – for flavour, strength and looks alike.
Appearance and growth habit
The plant grows between 80 and 120 cm tall and has purple/green marbled leaves. The pods are 5–7 cm long, slim and often twisted in shape. They ripen in fantastic shades – from dark purple to pink and finally deep red-violet.
Estimated Scoville heat
Approx. 600,000 – 900,000 SHU
Flavour and uses
The flavour is fruity with a light floral note and quickly rising heat. It suits fermented sauces, spicy pickles or as decoration on hot dishes.
Ways to use Pink Tiger
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Perfect for luxury hot sauces
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Use as a colourful flavour shock in salsas
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Dry to an exclusive and powerful chilli powder
How to grow Pink Tiger
Pink Tiger belongs to Capsicum chinense. Sow your chilli seeds between January and March. The plant needs a long growing season, plenty of light and warmth. Preferably grow in a greenhouse or a sunny spot sheltered from wind and cold.
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.
