The long history of its cultivation (as far back as 7500BC) has led to many variations of this plant. Here are three of the best that reflect this diversity.
A variety that produces small plants, ideal for growing in pots either indoors or on the patio. The pretty, upright fruits grow up to 2.5cm (1in) in size and can be yellow, orange and various shades through to red.
The plant is a prolific cropper and the small-fruited peppers really pack a punch, despite their size. Crops all summer long with each plant producing as many as a hundred (or more) fiery fruits.
Forms a small rounded plant, approximately 30cm (1ft) in height and up to 60cm (2ft) in width. The small, triangular chillies are one of the hottest-tasting available.
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