The Naga Smooky Rainbow is a striking pepper with dark purple foliage and pods that shift from near-black to red streaked with violet. Its flavor blends fruity sweetness with classic Chinense notes, paired with a medium-hot burn that’s lively but approachable. Highly productive, these compact plants can produce hundreds of pods and thrive in both gardens and containers. With its bold colors, great taste, and versatile use in fresh dishes or cooking, this variety is as fun to grow as it is to eat.
Heat level: 200,000 - 350,000+(SHU) Scoville Heat Units – Hot.
