This new variety is one that we have been working on for some time. It’s comes from a Cayenne white habanero cross with good results. Pods have very good habanero type flavor with some C.Annuum flavor. Pods are first lite green and then ripen to white abs if left longer they get some yellow. Plants are small to medium sized with great yields as you can see in the pictures plants have 100s of pods on them. Pods dry out easy and make very good powder 

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 100,000-150,000

APS WHITE HOT FINGER - The Pale Inferno

**Basic Info**  

Species: *Capsicum chinense* (cross with *annuum*)  

Origin: Atlantic Pepper Seeds (APS) breeding program  

Heat: Very Hot (100,000-150,000 SHU)  

Type: White finger-shaped habanero-cayenne cross  

**Story**  

The APS White Hot Finger is a remarkable achievement in pepper breeding, a variety that emerged from a deliberate cross between a white cayenne and a white habanero. This hybrid represents the perfect fusion of two distinct pepper lineages, combining the elongated, finger-like shape of the cayenne with the intense, fruity heat profile of the habanero.  

What makes this variety particularly special is its unique color progression and flavor profile. The pods start as light green, transition to a striking white as they mature, and if left on the vine longer, develop subtle yellow hues. This visual transformation creates a stunning display in the garden, with hundreds of pods hanging from small to medium-sized plants.  

At 100,000-150,000 SHU, the White Hot Finger delivers a very hot, slow-building burn characteristic of habaneros, yet it carries a distinctive flavor that blends the fruity, floral notes of *chinense* with the brighter, cleaner heat of *annuum*. The 'very good habanero type flavor with some C. annuum flavor' suggests a complex profile that is both familiar and unique.  

In culinary applications, this variety excels in multiple formats. The pods dry easily, making them ideal for producing a 'very good powder' that captures the essence of this cross. The white color creates a dramatic visual effect in dried flakes or powders, adding both heat and aesthetic appeal to spice blends.  

For gardeners, the APS White Hot Finger offers exceptional productivity. The plants are described as having '100s of pods on them,' indicating a highly prolific variety that rewards careful cultivation with abundant harvests. The small to medium size makes it suitable for container gardening, allowing even those with limited space to grow this striking pepper.  

**Plant**  

Small to medium, highly productive, hundreds of pods per plant.  

**Pods**  

Finger-shaped, light green to white, turning yellow if left longer.  

**Flavor**  

Very good habanero flavor with *annuum* brightness, very hot.  

**Kitchen**  

Drying for powder, fresh eating, hot sauces.  

**Growing Tips**  

- 90-110 days to maturity  

- Full sun (6-8 hours)  

- Warm climate, zones 9-11  

- Well-draining soil, consistent watering  

**Culinary Uses**  

- Dried white pepper powder  

- Hot sauce production  

- Fresh in salsas  

**Common Questions**  

Q: What heat level is it?  

A: Very Hot at 100,000-150,000 SHU.  

Q: Why is it white?  

A: Cross of white cayenne and white habanero.  

Q: Best use?  

A: Drying for unique white powder.  

Q: Productivity?  

A: Extremely high - hundreds of pods per plant.