Chilli Pepper Spinning Tops Seeds - Fruity Hot 30,000 SHU Variety

Chilli Pepper ‘Spinning Tops’ Seeds

‘Spinning Tops’ is a striking Capsicum chinense variety producing masses of shiny, triangular 2 cm fruits that look just like tiny spinning tops. Packed with a fruity, aromatic heat measuring around 30,000 SHU, these compact red chillies are perfect for pickling, crushing into sauces, or adding a fiery edge to meat, fish, and poultry dishes.

Plants are productive and indeterminate, reliably producing around 50 fruits per plant. Best grown in a greenhouse or in pots outdoors, they benefit from staking or support as they mature. A fantastic choice for chilli lovers seeking a unique shape, strong yields, and vibrant heat.

Key Features

Capsicum chinense producing distinctive spinning-top-shaped fruits

Fruity hot flavour rated at 30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Small 2 × 2 cm red fruits — glossy and eye-catching

High productivity — around 50 fruits per plant

Indeterminate plants — require support

Mid-season maturity

Excellent in greenhouses or grown outdoors in pots

Ideal for pickling or making sauces

How to Grow ‘Spinning Tops’ Chilli Pepper

Sow indoors January–April at 20–28°C in a warm propagator or sunny windowsill. Use fine seed compost and cover lightly. Keep moist but not waterlogged until germination.

Transplant seedlings into small pots once they develop true leaves. Move into final pots (7–10 litres) as they grow and provide a cane or support, as indeterminate plants will continue to climb and produce throughout the season.

Grow in a greenhouse for best results, or place outdoors in a warm, sheltered spot once frost has passed. Water regularly and feed weekly with a high-potash fertiliser.

Harvest fruits when fully red and glossy.

Safety note: Handle fruits with care. Wash hands thoroughly after handling due to their heat level.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How hot are ‘Spinning Tops’ chillies?
They reach around 30,000 SHU, similar to a hot cayenne — fruity, punchy heat.

Q: Do the plants need support?
Yes — they are indeterminate and benefit from canes or a small support structure.

Q: Can I grow them outside?
Yes, they grow well outdoors in pots in warm summers, or reliably in a greenhouse.

Q: Are they suitable for beginners?
Chinense types are slightly slower growing, but this one is productive and manageable, especially in containers.