Datil Yellow Pepper Seeds
Datil Yellow Pepper Seeds
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Heat Level:
- Grower Experience Level: Expert
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: 3 in.
- Origin: USA
- Species: Chinense
- SHU: 100,000-300,000
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
🌶️ Yellow Datil Pepper Seeds – St. Augustine’s Historic Hot Pepper (100,000–300,000 SHU)
A true American heirloom, the Yellow Datil pepper has been a beloved staple of St. Augustine, Florida, since the early 1800s. Known for its vibrant yellow color, fruity sweetness, and bold heat, this regional classic is prized for making Datil pepper sauce, signature Florida hot sauces, and fiery coastal cuisine.
These compact pepper plants are easy to grow in gardens or containers, reaching 2–3 feet tall and producing generous yields of slender 3-inch pods. Peppers ripen from green to a golden yellow-orange, offering both ornamental beauty and exceptional flavor.
With heat levels around 100,000–300,000 Scoville Heat Units, the Yellow Datil sits comfortably in the same heat category as Habanero, Scotch Bonnet, and Fatalii, but with a far sweeter, fruitier flavor. The result is a pepper that’s as delicious as it is versatile, perfect for fresh dishes, hot sauces, salsas, marinades, pickling, and homemade Datil pepper jelly or powder.
If you love peppers with both heat and heritage, this is one you absolutely need in your garden.
🌱 Pepper Details
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Species: Capsicum chinense
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Heat Level: 100,000–300,000 SHU (Super Hot)
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Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, bright, citrusy heat
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Plant Height: 2–3 ft
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Fruit Size: ~3 inches
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Color Progression: Green → Yellow-Orange
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Best Uses: Hot sauces, Datil pepper sauce, salsas, jellies, powders, marinades, pickles, fresh dishes
🔥 Why Grow Yellow Datil Peppers?
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A historic American heirloom with roots in St. Augustine
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Compact plants great for containers, patios, and small spaces
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High yielding and reliable
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A perfect balance of sweetness + intense heat
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Excellent for cooking, sauce-making, and dehydrating
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Harder to find than standard Habaneros or Scotch Bonnets
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A signature pepper with a loyal fan base
Give your Datil pepper seedlings a strong start with our Seed Starting Supplies.
Complete with seed starting trays, pots & soil blockers.
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- Dibber or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
