Datil Hot Pepper
Datil Hot Pepper
Pickup available at Tomorrow's Garden
Usually ready in 4 hours
Experience the legendary heat and distinctive flavor of Datil peppers, a rare heirloom variety with deep roots in Florida's culinary heritage. These fiery pods pack serious spice with a unique fruity undertone and smoky complexity that transforms salsas, marinades, and hot sauces into something extraordinary. Grow this conversation-starting plant and unlock a world of gourmet possibilities—perfect for heat seekers who demand more than just burn.
Grown By: Fire Belly Farm
Plant and Germination Care:
Seed Count: 10 seeds
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Temperature: 60°F - 75°F
USDA Zones: 9 to 11
Watering Needs: When Soil is Dry
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Sprouts In: 7 to 24 Days
Scoville Index: ~250,000 SHUs
Plant Spacing: Minimum 16"
Seeds are open-pollinated, so there is a very small chance of cross-hybrid variety with other plants we grow here at Tomorrow's Gardens. Parent plants are grown and seeds are harvested on our farm in Mint Hill, North Carolina (Zone 8a). All plants are grown with organic practices.
