Bangalore Whippet’s Tail Chilli/Indian Long Chilli seeds

🌶️ Bangalore Whippet’s Tail Chilli (Capsicum annuum) 25 seeds 2026 harvested

25 Seeds – 2026 Harvest 🇦🇺 Australian Grown | Open Pollinated | Heirloom

The Bangalore Whippet’s Tail is a highly productive chilli variety prized for its exceptionally long, slender, curling pods and excellent flavour. Originating from Bangalore, India, this striking plant produces an abundance of unique whippet-tail-shaped chillies that are perfect for both fresh use and drying.

🌱 Plant Characteristics

• Bushy, vigorous plants growing approximately 90–120 cm tall.
• Heavy yielding throughout the season.
• Matures in around 70–90 days from transplanting.
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and large containers.

🌶️ Fruit & Heat

• Long, thin pods measuring 20–30 cm.
• Distinctive curled, whippet-tail appearance.
• Ripens from green to bright red.
• Heat: 20,000–50,000 SHU (medium-hot, noticeably hotter than a jalapeño).
• Sweet, fruity flavour followed by a clean, spicy heat.

🍽️ Culinary Uses
Excellent fresh in salads, stir-fries, curries, soups, and sauces. The thin pods dry exceptionally well, making them ideal for chilli flakes, powders, and long-term storage.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Family: Solanaceae
• Genus: Capsicum
• Plant in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil.
• Water regularly and harvest continuously to encourage more fruit.

Perfect for home gardeners and chilli lovers looking for an unusual, productive, and eye-catching variety.

Packet Contains: 25 untreated seeds (2026 harvest).