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What makes it special?
Hallows Eve is an exceptionally dark Capsicum chinense rarity from Bhut Jolokia × Pimenta da Neyde. The cross combines superhot genetics with deep violet foliage and a spectacular fruit colour change.
The fruit starts dark violet to almost black and develops brown-orange to gold-orange tones as it ripens. That very contrast makes Hallows Eve one of the most striking varieties in our range.
We raise the plants ourselves in Illmitz. Given its very high heat, Hallows Eve is a variety for experienced chilli fans and collectors.
Flavour & Use
Hallows Eve is very hot and should be used sparingly accordingly. Due to its Bhut Jolokia ancestry, the variety clearly belongs in the very hot to extremely hot range.
Small amounts suit ferments, chutneys, chilli oil, rubs or dried powder. Especially with dark, aromatic superhots like this, the heat can be used deliberately as a seasoning.
There's no reliably standardised SHU figure for Hallows Eve that we'd want to adopt as a fixed lab value. That's why we deliberately describe the heat qualitatively.
When processing, we recommend gloves and particular care.
Fruit & Plant
Hallows Eve belongs to Capsicum chinense and is a cross of Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta da Neyde.
The plant develops dark, violet foliage. The roughly 4 cm long fruit starts deep violet to almost black and shifts to dark brown-orange to gold-orange tones as it ripens.
Seed suppliers describe plant heights of around 100 cm. How pronounced the dark pigmentation is also depends on light and growing conditions.
Growing & Care
For Hallows Eve, we recommend a full-sun, very warm and sheltered spot. Plenty of light supports not just growth and ripening, but also the striking dark pigmentation.
For pot growing, we recommend at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres of soil volume. If you have the space, 15–20 litres is ideal.
The substrate should be nutrient-rich and well-draining. Water evenly, but avoid waterlogging. Feed regularly and moderately with a suitable tomato or vegetable fertiliser during growth and fruiting.
As a Capsicum chinense, Hallows Eve is frost-sensitive. Overwintering frost-free is possible.
Variety Data
Botanical species: Capsicum chinense
Cross: Bhut Jolokia × Pimenta da Neyde
Heat: very hot to superhot; heat 10+ with us
Scoville: no reliable standardised measurement for this specific line
Fruit colour: dark violet/black → brown-orange to gold-orange
Fruit size: approx. 4 cm
Foliage: dark violet to almost black
Plant height: approx. 100 cm, depending on growing conditions
Position: full sun, very warm and sheltered
Suitable for: pot, patio, greenhouse and very sheltered outdoor spots
Pot size: at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres ideal
Use: ferments, chutneys, chilli oil, rubs and powder
Overwintering: possible frost-free
Special feature: dark leaves and a spectacular colour change of the fruit
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Hallows Eve - Chilli Plant
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Hallows Eve – a dark superhot rarity with colour play
Hallows Eve is a cross of Bhut Jolokia and Pimenta da Neyde. This brings together two very different traits: extreme heat on one side, and exceptionally dark pigmentation on the other. The result is a rare Capsicum chinense with almost black foliage and striking fruit colours.
Hallows Eve: a dark chilli with a strong colour change
The fruit starts deep violet to almost black and changes to dark brown-orange to gold-orange tones as it ripens. Combined with the violet foliage, the plant looks almost ornamental, while remaining a genuinely very hot chilli. Seed suppliers describe the fruit at around 4 cm, and the plants at around 100 cm tall.
How hot is Hallows Eve?
We rate Hallows Eve at heat 10+. There's no independently standardised SHU figure for this specific line properly documented. Given its Bhut Jolokia ancestry and the available variety descriptions, we clearly classify it as very hot to superhot, without giving a seemingly precise number.
Using it: more than just extreme heat
In very small amounts, Hallows Eve suits ferments, chilli oil, bold chutneys, spice rubs or powder. Thanks to its unusual looks, the variety is just as exciting for collectors who want dark foliage and special ripening stages, not just heat. You'll find more such varieties among our rare chilli plants.
Growing Hallows Eve in a pot
Plenty of sun and warmth are especially important. A sheltered spot or a greenhouse extends the season and supports ripening. In a pot, we recommend at least 8 litres, ideally 10 litres; 15–20 litres is ideal if you have the space. Avoid waterlogging and feed regularly during growth and fruiting.
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