Thunder Mountain Longhorn XXL: The giant chili from China

Extremely long fruits from the Thunder Mountains

The Thunder Mountain Longhorn XXL chili, a variety of Capsicum annuum from China, is characterized by its exceptionally long fruits. With a length of up to 30 cm, they are particularly impressive and come from the Guizhou province, which is surrounded by the Leigongshan Mountains - translated as "Thunder Mountains", which also explains the interesting name of this chili.

High-yielding and medium-hot

This variety is extremely productive and produces many long fruits. With a medium spiciness, they are suitable for many dishes. The chilies ripen from green to bright red and have an aromatic, fruity-sweet aroma. Compared to the normal version, the fruits of the XXL version are thicker and are ideal for fresh consumption in salads, for seasoning dishes or for processing into powder. In particularly hot summers, they can even dry directly on the plant.

Adaptable and versatile use

The Thunder Mountain Longhorn XXL Chili is a robust plant that can adapt to different conditions. Their long fruits offer numerous possibilities for culinary use, making them a popular choice for chili lovers around the world.

Key facts at a glance:

• Capsicum: Capsicum annuum
• Heat :   5
• Scoville units: 5,000 - 15,000 SHU
• Growth height: 50 - 80 cm
• Fruit size: Up to 30 cm long
• Fruit colour: Green (unripe), bright red (ripe)
• Country of origin: China