Big Chili II Pepper 35 Seeds - Great on the Grill
HOT PEPPERS:When Wilbur Scoville first devised a means to test the heat of peppers, his hottest entry then came in at 20,000 units. Habanero and Thai chilies can go as high as 60,000. Compare that to the sweet bell pepper at zero. When hot peppers are consumed, capsaicinoids bind with pain receptors in the mouth and throat that are responsible for sensing heat. Once activated by the capsaicinoids, these receptors send a message to the brain that the person has consumed something hot. The brain responds to the burning sensation by raising the heart rate, increasing perspiration and release of endorphins. Hot peppers should be eaten with caution!Big Chili II Pepper: 68 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) This early producing plant produces tremendous yields of 10" long Anaheim type hot peppers. Peppers have thick flesh, are very mild, and turn from green to red when mature. Plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Most commonly used when green.