Close-up of three Trinidad Scorpion Peppers.
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion
Close-up of three Trinidad Scorpion Peppers.
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion
Hot Pepper Seeds, Trinidad Scorpion

Hot Pepper Seeds,
Trinidad Scorpion

3.528 Reviews#HPP178 · 10 seeds
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Description

90 days. Former record holder for heat—nearly the hottest chili on the planet! Wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruit ripens to a searing red-orange. Was named as the world’s hottest pepper by the New Mexico Chile Institute, edging out the previous record holder, Bhut Jolokia. Trinidad Scorpion averaged at 1.2 million Scovilles. Who needs pepper spray?

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
90
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
14–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Give Trinidad Scorpion the longest, hottest run you can: about 90 days in the ground after transplanting, on top of the 8 to 12 weeks it spends indoors beforehand. Sow ¼ inch deep under bright light and set the flat on a heat mat — at 80–85°F seed sprouts promptly, usually within 7 to 10 days, and without that bottom warmth it will sulk. Wait for outdoor temperatures to settle at a consistent 65°F and for the last frost to pass, then harden plants off and set them 14 to 18 inches apart. Where spring runs cool, black plastic mulch laid down early warms the soil and buys the crop the extra weeks it needs to color up those wrinkled, lantern-shaped pods.

FAQ

Just how hot is Trinidad Scorpion?

It is a former record holder — named the world's hottest pepper by the New Mexico Chile Institute, edging out the previous titleholder, Bhut Jolokia, at an average of 1.2 million Scovilles.

What does the fruit look like?

Wrinkled and lantern-shaped, ripening to a searing red-orange.

Will it cross with my other peppers if I save seed?

Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work the flowers, so isolate different varieties by at least 500 feet to be certain of purity. Let the fruit mature fully, remove the seeds, and dry them for a week before storing in a jar; pepper seed stays viable for up to 5 years.

Customer reviews

3.5 / 5 28 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Heads up: Germination is uneven and slow; use a heat mat near 80F.

  • Slow to fruit: Plants grow slowly and ripen last; start seeds early.

  • Big late harvests: Established plants give 50 to 100 pods or more.

  • Flavor under the fire: Good flavor under extreme heat; a sliver goes a long way.

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