Machu Picchu botanical illustration

Machu Picchu

Capsicum chinense

A Capsicum chinense cultivar included in the RHS 2023 chilli pepper trial list.

Medium 10,000 SHU
Flavor
Herbal, peppery.
Origin
United Kingdom horticulture context
Best uses
Fresh use, Growing trial
Days to maturity
90-120

How the heat plays out

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Builds gradually, climbs to a moderate peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Aromatic, building

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