Hot Demon Red - 10 seeds

Hot Demon Red (Hot Demon Red) is a compact, early-maturing and exceptionally productive hot pepper of the species Capsicum frutescens. The small fruits are about 4 × 1 cm, yet reach an impressive 170 000 SHU. One plant can easily produce around 100 peppers, making this variety an excellent choice for lovers of intense heat with limited space. In Africa this type of pepper is known as Bird Pepper, and in Indonesia as Rawit.

Hot Demon Red (Hot Demon Red) combines three highly desirable qualities – compact growth, early ripening and exceptionally abundant fruiting. Despite the small fruit size, its heat is serious and only a very small amount is enough for an intensely spicy result.

We note that for experienced chilli enthusiasts the variety offers pleasantly strong heat, while for most people the sensation fully justifies the name “Hot Demon”.

Variety characteristics

• Variety: Hot Demon Red (Hot Demon Red)
• Botanical species: Capsicum frutescens
• Type: Very hot pepper
• Heat: 170 000 SHU
• Fruit size: approximately 4 × 1 cm
• Growth: Compact
• Ripening: Early
• Productivity: Very high
• Yield: Easily reaches around 100 fruits per plant
• African name for this type: Bird Pepper
• Indonesian name: Rawit
• Cultivation: Greenhouse or outdoors.

🔥 Heat

170 000 SHU

Hot Demon Red  is a very hot pepper. The official product page states exactly 170 000 Scoville units.

This variety is for people who already have experience with hot peppers. When handling a larger quantity of fruit, it is sensible to use gloves and avoid contact with the eyes and face.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Greenhouse: recommended for higher yield
Outdoor planting: around the end of May
Pruning: can be used to maintain a compact shape
Support: taller plants can be tied to stakes.

In autumn, plants can be moved into pots and placed on a bright windowsill, where they can continue fruiting.

🍴 Culinary use

Because of its small fruits and high heat, Hot Demon Red  is suitable for hot sauces, Asian and African dishes, soups, curries, marinades, drying and making hot seasonings.

At 170 000 SHU, a small amount is enough to add serious heat to an entire dish.

💡 Urban Botaniks tip: For Hot Demon Red (Hot Demon Red) I would focus above all on the combination “compact plant + early ripening + around 100 fruits + 170 000 SHU”. These are the characteristics that distinguish the variety most strongly, without needing to repeat the remaining technical data in the detailed description.