Sichuan Facing Heaven
Sichuan Facing Heaven
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Sichuan Facing Heaven Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: China (Sichuan region type)

Description

Sichuan Facing Heaven is a traditional Chinese chilli pepper named for its upright-growing fruits, which point upward toward the sky. It is widely used in Sichuan cuisine, particularly in stir-fries and chilli oil.

Pods are small, slender, and thin-walled, maturing from green to bright red. The variety is valued for its clean, direct heat and suitability for drying.

Plants are compact and productive, producing clusters of upright fruit.

Phenotype

  • Plant habit: Compact, upright

  • Plant height: Approx. 45–75 cm

  • Foliage: Green

  • Flowers: White

  • Pod shape: Slender, pointed, upright

  • Pod size: Approx. 4–6 cm

  • Pod colour: Green → bright red

  • Wall thickness: Thin

  • Productivity: High

Heat & Flavour

  • Heat level: Medium to hot

  • Typical heat range: Approximately 30,000 – 50,000 SHU

  • Flavour profile: Clean, sharp heat suitable for drying and oil infusion

(Heat may vary depending on growing conditions and strain.)

Culinary Uses

  • Sichuan stir-fries

  • Chilli oil

  • Drying and crushing

  • Spice blends

Additional Information

Key Features

  • Traditional Sichuan chilli type

  • Upright “facing heaven” pods

  • Medium to hot heat

  • Ideal for drying and chilli oil

  • Pack contains 10 seeds

Growing Notes

  • Germinate at 20–28 °C

  • Suitable for greenhouse or warm outdoor growing

  • Harvest red for drying and full heat

Important Note

“Facing Heaven” refers to a traditional chilli type grown in several regional strains. Pod size and heat level may vary slightly depending on seed source and growing conditions.

Sichuan Facing Heaven Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum
Origin: China (Sichuan region type)

Description

Sichuan Facing Heaven is a traditional Chinese chilli pepper named for its upright-growing fruits, which point upward toward the sky. It is widely used in Sichuan cuisine, particularly in stir-fries and chilli oil.

Pods are small, slender, and thin-walled, maturing from green to bright red. The variety is valued for its clean, direct heat and suitability for drying.

Plants are compact and productive, producing clusters of upright fruit.

Phenotype

  • Plant habit: Compact, upright

  • Plant height: Approx. 45–75 cm

  • Foliage: Green

  • Flowers: White

  • Pod shape: Slender, pointed, upright

  • Pod size: Approx. 4–6 cm

  • Pod colour: Green → bright red

  • Wall thickness: Thin

  • Productivity: High

Heat & Flavour

  • Heat level: Medium to hot

  • Typical heat range: Approximately 30,000 – 50,000 SHU

  • Flavour profile: Clean, sharp heat suitable for drying and oil infusion

(Heat may vary depending on growing conditions and strain.)

Culinary Uses

  • Sichuan stir-fries

  • Chilli oil

  • Drying and crushing

  • Spice blends

Additional Information

Key Features

  • Traditional Sichuan chilli type

  • Upright “facing heaven” pods

  • Medium to hot heat

  • Ideal for drying and chilli oil

  • Pack contains 10 seeds

Growing Notes

  • Germinate at 20–28 °C

  • Suitable for greenhouse or warm outdoor growing

  • Harvest red for drying and full heat

Important Note

“Facing Heaven” refers to a traditional chilli type grown in several regional strains. Pod size and heat level may vary slightly depending on seed source and growing conditions.

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