Nazgul’s Breakfast is a distinctive choice for chilli growers who enjoy unusual named varieties and serious heat. It adds a little fantasy to the growing bench, as well as a new challenge for superhot enthusiasts. This variety is best approached as a collector’s chilli. Its characteristics are not consistently documented across available descriptions, so fruit shape, colour and flavour may depend on the seed line. Treat any published heat figure as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Superhot chillies are useful in small quantities. Try tiny amounts in hot sauces, chilli pastes or homemade blends, taking care to balance the heat with other ingredients. Gloves are sensible when handling and preparing the fruit.
Start seeds in warm conditions and give seedlings plenty of light. Plants benefit from a long growing season, so a greenhouse or sheltered sunny spot is ideal in the UK. Avoid cold nights and waterlogged compost.
Quick facts
- Species: Capsicum chinense
- Origin: Chilli breeder Francis Gagnon
- Flavour: Not reliably established; expect variation between seed lines
- Fruit: Mocha colouring to nearly black, typical superhot shape.
- Growing habit: Treat as a warmth-loving chilli; grow under cover where possible
- Heat: Often listed around 800,000–1,000,000 SHU; unverified estimate
- Heat rating: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Explore more superhot chillies
You might also like Carolina Reaper Red, Carolina Reaper Yellow, Jolokia Pink Ice and Apocalypse Naga Bhut.
Ready to grow your own chillies?
Start your seeds with our Root Riot propagation cubes, propagator trays and chilli growing kits. They’re a useful foundation for growing unusual chilli varieties.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.