Marupi Boa Vista

Murupi (Marupi) Boa Vista is a Brazilian heirloom named for Boa Vista in Roraima, known for long, slender pods that ripen to pale cream or white. Flavor is clean and fruity with heat just below typical habanero levels, making it popular for fresh sauces, drying, and quick pickles. Plants are vigorous and productive in warm conditions and appreciate full sun and regular feeding. Harvest at the pale stage for the classic look, or allow a deeper cream to light yellow tone as they mature. Plants thrive in full sun with even moisture; regular picking keeps new blossoms coming. Pods roast, pickle, and dry beautifully, so a single harvest works across many recipes. For the best color and flavor, allow fruits to finish fully before clipping with clean shears. A light stake or small cage helps support late‑season flushes when branches are loaded.

Days: 90–110 (warm season)
Species: Capsicum chinense (Brazilian landrace)
SHU: ≈150,000–250,000 (reports vary, below typical habanero)
Heat Level: Very Hot
Plant Size: 24–36 inches, vigorous in heat
Pod Size: 2–3.5 inches, long and slender
Color: Green→pale cream/white (sometimes light yellow)
Flavor: Clean, fruity heat; less floral than many chinense
Creator: Traditional variety associated with Boa Vista, Brazil