**I LOVE plants that can be neglected and still thrive well!** **GROWN ON OUR FARM HERE IN TENNESSEE** **ONE OF THE WORLD'S HOTTEST PEPPERS ** This is a seriously hot pepper! **** It's not for the faint hearted! ***** The Datil pepper is an extremely Rare hot pepper of the species Capsicum chinense, and is one of the hottest peppers in the world! However, in addition to simply being an exceptionally hot pepper!, a Datil pepper has a distinctly smoked and fruity flavor! If you've never tried one, but like hot peppers, then this is a must taste item! The datil is an exceptionally "HOT" pepper, a variety of the species Capsicum chinense (syn. Capsicum sinense). Majority are produced in St. Augustine, Florida, where they have been traditionally cultivated for Two-Hundred thirty years! the fruits of this chile variety are extremely hot. It is advised to wear gloves when handling the peppers, keep them away from children, and thoroughly clean all kitchen utensils like cutting boards, knives etc. When grinding drie DATIL'S, wear a breathing mask, protect your eyes.