Death Spiral 1 Litre Pot Plant

Grown using 100% renewable energy!

The Death Spiral chilli is a super-hot pepper originating from the UK, developed by grower Terry Smith, known for its wrinkled, twisted appearance and intense heat. It's a hybrid of the Dorset Naga and 7 Pot pepper and is a variant of the Naga Bubblegum. Its Scoville Heat Units can exceed 1.3 million, with some even reaching 2 million. The peppers ripen from light green to peach, then orange, and finally red, exhibiting a unique spiral pattern on the skin. 

Heat level: Approx. 1.3 million SHUs. Learn about Scoville Heat Units (SHUs) here.

Harvest: Pick when the fruits have reached their maximum size and have started to ripen.

Size: Plants can grow quite tall about 1m and will require support. 

Capsicum chinense

Packaging & Shipping Information

Plants are sent in 1Ltr (13cm) pots. Each plant is securely packaged in a recyclable cardboard box. The pot is wrapped in a biodegradable plastic bag to prevent any moisture from damaging the cardboard box any soil from falling out.

Example of the packaging: Note. This is for illustration purposes only to show the packaging. The size of the plant will vary depending on the variety and the time of year. 

Each plant is hand selected by our horticulturists and carefully packaged. The box is marked with a way up sticker to notify the courier and handlers that it contains live plant material and that it should be handled with care.

Please see our Delivery Information page for information on shipping.

Growers Guide

Please find our chilli growing instructions here.