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Hinkelhatz (Yellow) - Hot Pepper Seeds
Hinkelhatz (Yellow) - Hot Pepper Seeds
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Hinkelhatz (Yellow)
Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 5,000–30,000 SHU, occasionally cited up to 30,000–50,000 SHU depending on selection; moderate to upper mid-heat.
Flavour Profile: Tangy, stocky, with a subtle sweetness; delivers a delayed but robust burn that suits pickling and hot vinegars. Traditionally not eaten fresh, but excellent in Pennsylvania Dutch-style pickled peppers and sauces.
Origin: Pennsylvania Dutch (USA); "hinkelhatz" means "chicken heart" in German, referencing shape and size.
Species: Capsicum Annuum.
Plant Description: Heart-shaped pods, 3–4cm long, taper to a point, ripen green to yellow. Compact, bushy plants up to 50cm (18–24in), robust and cold-tolerant, well-suited for pots and gardens. Reliable yield, used fresh, dried, or in pickles.
