Capsicum Chinense Seeds – Trinidad Scorpion Extra Hot Pepper
Take your garden to the next level with the legendary Trinidad Scorpion Pepper, a fiery variety of Capsicum chinense known for its extreme heat and distinctive wrinkled pods. Originating from the Caribbean, this pepper offers a rich, fruity flavor with an intense, lingering heat thats prized by hot sauce makers and spice enthusiasts. Perfect for outdoor gardens or containers, its a must-have for anyone growing high-heat pepper varieties.
Features:
World-Class Heat: Among the hottest peppers, reaching up to 1,200,000 Scoville units.
Distinct Appearance: Wrinkled, scorpion-tail-shaped pods with glossy red color.
Strong Flavor: Fruity and smoky undertones beneath the intense heat.
Versatile Growing Options: Thrives in gardens, raised beds, and large containers.
High Germination Rate: Non-GMO, pure Capsicum chinense seeds for strong plant growth.
Specifications:
Scientific Name:Capsicum chinense
Common Name: Trinidad Scorpion Pepper
Heat Level: Extremely hot (1,000,0001,200,000 Scoville units)
Flavor Profile: Fruity, smoky, intense heat
Plant Type: Annual (perennial in frost-free regions)
Fruit Color: Bright red when mature
Plant Height: 2436 inches (6090 cm)
Spread: 1824 inches (4560 cm)
Light Requirements: Full sun (68 hours daily)
Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam; pH 6.06.8
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Germination Time: 1020 days
Temperature for Germination: 8090F (2732C)
Days to Maturity: 110130 days after transplanting
USDA Hardiness Zones: 911 (grow as annual elsewhere)
Uses: Cooking, hot sauces, pickling, ornamental gardening
Planting Guide:
Start seeds indoors 810 weeks before the last frost date.
Sow inch deep in seed-starting mix; maintain warmth and humidity.
Transplant outdoors after soil temperatures reach 65F (18C) or higher.
Space plants 1824 inches apart in full sun.
Water regularly and feed with organic fertilizer every few weeks.
Harvest mature peppers once pods turn fully red for maximum heat and flavor.
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