This is the sister to our APS white hot finger with orange pods. Plants are very similar in growth but much different in flavor and heat. This variety is much sweeter and pods grow downward unlike the white hot variety that grow it’s pods upward. Pods are thin to medium walled and are great for powder as this is why we started to make the hot fingers for abs they have great very strong flavour and good C.Chinese heat 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 150,000-/+

Hot Finger Orange - The Elegant Superhot Basic Info Species: Capsicum chinense Origin: Atlantic Pepper Seeds (APS) breeding program Heat: ~100,000+ SHU (Very Hot) Type: APS-developed finger pepper Story The sister to the APS white hot finger, this variety has orange pods. Plants are very similar in growth habit to the white variant, offering the classic finger pepper shape with superhot intensity. The orange color is vibrant and attractive, and as part of the finger family, it offers a more elegant, elongated form compared to the blocky ghost peppers. Plant Plants grow well with good yields. The finger pepper varieties are known for being productive and having an elegant, elongated growth habit. Good for both garden beds and container growing. Pods Orange pods with the classic finger shape - elongated, slender, and slightly curved. The pods are very hot but balanced with good flavor. The orange color is vibrant and attractive, standing out in the garden and in the harvest. Flavor Good flavor with very hot heat. The finger pepper family is known for their distinctive flavor profile - often more nuanced than blocky peppers, with layers of taste that develop as the heat builds. The orange variant likely has a refined flavor profile that balances heat and taste. Kitchen Excellent for superhot applications - hot sauce production, powder making, and fresh eating for those who enjoy intense heat. The elegant finger shape makes it particularly attractive for presentation. Confusion May be confused with other finger pepper varieties or orange peppers. This is an APS-developed C. chinense superhot, distinct from other orange varieties. Growing Tips - Excellent for cooler Canadian climates - Good container growing - The finger pepper family is generally forgiving - Regular feeding recommended - Good for beginners wanting superhot Culinary Uses - Hot sauce production (excellent) - Powder making - Fresh in salsas - Cooking and seasoning - Fermentation Common Questions Q: What heat level is Hot Finger Orange? A: Very Hot at ~100,000+ SHU - typical for C. chinense finger peppers. Q: Is it good for powder making? A: Yes, excellent. Finger peppers are particularly valued for powder making. Q: Is there any growing tips for this Hot Finger Orange? A: [To be confirmed] Q: Does Hot Finger Orange grow best in pots or in-ground? A: [To be confirmed] Q: Can Hot Finger Orange be grown indoors? A: [To be confirmed]