Rare Chilli Seed Set (20) – Pockmark Peach, Chocolate Ghost, Machu Picchu, Vampire

One for the chilli hunters! Rare and highly unusual beauties, we've tracked down, grown, and brought together four elusive varieties to stand out in any collection. From the blushing pods of Pockmark Peach to the deep smoky flavour of Machu Picchu, this is your chance to grow something truly special.

• Freshly harvested 2025 seeds – Welsh-grown and carefully selected for high germination rates
• Mixed heat levels – ranging from medium (Machu Picchu) to superhot (Chocolate Ghost)
• Flexible growing options – thrive in a sunny spot indoors, in greenhouses, or outdoors through summer
• Versatile use – excellent for sauces, drying, powders, or cooking fresh
• Rare varieties – unique colours and flavours not often found in most collections

Each pack contains 20 premium chilli seeds (5 of each variety), grown in Wales, plus detailed species info sheets. A great value set and a perfect gift for collectors and adventurous growers alike.

Species Information

Pockmark Peach

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense ‘Pockmark Peach’
• Origin: Modern hybrid, prized for its peach colour and blistered skin
• Plant habit: Compact plants, 70–90 cm tall
• Fruit size: Medium pods, 4–6 cm, ripening peach‑orange with textured skin
• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): ~150,000–300,000 SHU (very hot)
• Flavour profile: Intensely fruity, tropical notes with searing heat
• Yield: Lower yield, producing striking pods throughout the later season

Chocolate Ghost

• Scientific name: Capsicum chinense ‘Chocolate Ghost’
• Origin: India, variation of Bhut Jolokia with chocolate colour
• Plant habit: Tall plants, 80–100 cm, with dense foliage
• Fruit size: Wrinkled pods, 6–8 cm, ripening deep brown
• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): ~800,000–1,000,000 SHU (superhot)
• Flavour profile: Incredibly hoy, smoky, earthy and rich
• Yield: High-yielding, producing clusters of superhot pods

Machu Picchu

• Scientific name: Capsicum baccatum ‘Machu Picchu’
• Origin: Peru, named after the famous Incan site
• Plant habit: Upright plants, 70–90 cm tall
• Fruit size: Medium uniquely shaped bulbous pods, 5–7 cm, ripening to deep brown
• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): ~5,000–15,000 SHU (medium)
• Flavour profile: Incredible smoky flavour with gentle heat
• Yield: Prolific, producing pods steadily through summer

Vampire

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum ‘Vampire’
• Origin: Modern ornamental‑culinary hybrid
• Plant habit: Compact plants, 80–80 cm tall - great for windowsills
• Fruit size: Small, pointed pods, 4–6 cm, ripening from deep purple to mottled red
• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): ~20,000–40,000 SHU (medium‑hot)
• Flavour profile: Sharp, clean heat with a hint of fruitiness
• Yield: Decorative and productive, with colourful pods in abundance