Details
This pepper is a hybrid of Bonda Ma Jacques x 7 Pot Yellow. The Bonda Mahala chile has high habanero heat but a smooth burn and citrus tones. Pods have thick walls, slightly wrinkled skin, and ripen to a bright orange yellow. The Bonda Mahala chile plants are very productive and can grow over 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 400,000+
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 100-110 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 350,000-599,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to gold |
Pepper Shape | Tapered, Twisted |
Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Pickling |
Seeds Per Pack | 15 |