What can I do with Apache chillies?
Even though the Apache pepper is suitable for containers, the intense heat keeps it from being an everyday chili for most. It’s a big spiciness that’s delicious for hotter salsas and sauces. The Apache also makes a very good option as a Thai pepper alternative for spicy Asian cuisine.
How hot are Apache chilli peppers?
Capsicum annum ‘Apache’ is a dwarf chilli pepper, ideal for growing in pots on windowsills. It bears masses of medium-sized, hot chillies in a variety of colours from yellow to red. Chillies measure up to 75,000 on the Scoville Scale. For the hottest chillies, grow ‘Apache’ in full sun and water sparingly.
How tall does apache chilli plant grow?
about 30cm high
This is an ideal plant for growing indoors, and grows to about 30cm high. The 3cm long fruits ripen to a vivid red. Harvest: Pick when the fruits turn red – about 100 days from potting-on.
Which is the hottest chilli in the world?
Carolina Reaper Chili
World’s Hottest Carolina Reaper Chili Peppers Wicked Reaper These Carolina Reaper peppers are over 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units and the hold the world record for hottest pepper.
Is an apache chilli hot?
Apaches are reported to rate as high as 75,000 to 90,000, which is pretty hot, getting close to the habanero. In our experience, they match the very hot peppers you find in Thai and Vietnamese cooking, although a touch sweeter – really top-notch.
How long do Apache chillies take to ripen?
Many pods start to change color after 70-100 days. The chillies do not begin to change color until the seeds are completely formed inside. For a better estimation of the ripening time, take a look at the seed pack.
Where are Apache chillies from?
Chilli Apache is a well known dwarf chilli that produces good yields on semi-compact plants. The fruits are approx 7cm long and turn from green to red. They are good for use in the kitchen, and have a medium heat. Bred in the UK it is a good choice for growing in containers.
How long do chilli plants live?
between 1.5 – 15 years
Chilies can live between 1.5 – 15 years depending on the species. The wild species Chilitepin grows perennially as a small bush.
Are apache chilli plants perennial?
Chilli plants are not annuals. They are in fact short-lived perennials, so if you can successfully overwinter your plants you get fresh chillies much earlier the next season than growing each year from seed.
Has anyone died from eating chillies?
This is not the first time that someone is known to have died from eating spicy food. Back in 2016, as reported at the time by The Inquisitr, a 2-year-old Indian girl died after accidentally biting into a hot pepper. She was taken to a hospital, where she later died of respiratory failure.
