Turkish Snake Chilli Seeds – 10 Seeds

Species: Capsicum annuum

Description

Turkish Snake Chilli is a unique annuum variety, producing long, curly, snake-like pods that ripen from green to bright red. Known for its mild to medium heat and fruity, slightly sweet flavour, this chilli is perfect for fresh eating, pickling, garnishes, and ornamental planting.

Heat levels are mild to medium, typically estimated at 5,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units, providing a manageable warmth suitable for most palates. Its unusual twisted pods make it a striking addition to any garden, container, or greenhouse.

Plants are compact, bushy, and highly productive, ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Phenotype

• Plant habit: Bushy, upright

• Foliage: Green

• Pod shape: Long, curly, snake-like

• Pod size: Approx. 15–25 cm

• Colour progression: Green → bright red

• Productivity: Heavy, clustered pods

• Notable traits: Mild-to-medium heat annuum, fruity-sweet flavour, ornamental twisted pods

Key Features

• Mild-to-medium Capsicum annuum variety

• Long, curly, bright red pods

• Estimated heat: 5,000–15,000 SHU

• Fruity, slightly sweet flavour

• Heavy cropping, compact, ornamental plants

• Pack contains 10 seeds

Culinary Uses

• Fresh eating, garnishing, and pickling

• Roasting, sautéing, or cooking

• Decorative edible plant

Growing Notes

• Easy germination

• Best grown in greenhouse, polytunnel, or sunny outdoor locations in the UK

• Suitable for containers or garden beds

• Beginner-friendly variety