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Hot Pepper Seeds, Yellow Seven Pot
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Yellow Seven Pot Hot Pepper on a white background.
Hot Pepper Seeds, Yellow Seven Pot
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On a field, turquoise, the Yellow Seven Pot Hot Pepper sits.
A bowl of Yellow Seven Pot Hot Peppers on a white background.

Hot Pepper Seeds,
Yellow Seven Pot

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Description

(Capsicum chinense). A most dangerously deceptive piece of eye candy. Cheerful canary yellow peppers are highly ornamental, lending a tropical feel to the edible landscape. Wise gardeners know not to turn their backs on this attractive fruit, as this Trinidadian variety is one of the world's hottest peppers— over 1 million on the Scoville scale! Not to be taken lightly, despite its friendly color. Phenomenal pepper for making zippy yellow hot sauce.

Growing Tips: The Yellow Seven Pot pepper is a super-hot heirloom pepper that needs warm temperatures, full sun, and a long growing season for best results. It grows best in rich, well-draining soil, and, as germination can be a little tricky, we recommend using a heat mat to help keep the soil at 80-85 F.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Capsicum chinense
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–10
Days to Maturity
100–120
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
14–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–95°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Start Yellow Seven Pot seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date in your area. These peppers need a long season of warm weather, so transplant outdoors only after all risk of frost has passed and temperatures stay above 65 F. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting trays or small pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintain a soil temperature of 80-85 F for germination and make sure the seedlings have enough light from a bright window or grow lights. Before transplanting outdoors, harden off seedlings by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions. In the garden, space plants 14-18 inches apart, or grow them in individual containers.

How to Grow

Plant Yellow Seven Pot peppers in full sun, ensuring they receive 8-12 hours of sunlight daily. They grow best in rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Fertilize at planting with a balanced fertilizer, and switch to a low-nitrogen fertilizer as plants start to flower.

How to Save Seeds

  • Peppers are mainly self-pollinating, but bees occasionally work pepper flowers as well.
  • To be absolutely sure that you will not have any crossing, different varieties should be isolated by at least 500 feet.
  • To save seed, allow the fruit to mature fully; then simply remove seeds.
  • It is a good idea to wear gloves when working with very hot peppers, and to consider wearing a mask when working with a large quantity of dried seeds.
  • Let seeds dry for a week before storing them in a jar.
  • Pepper seeds will remain viable for up to 5 years.

FAQ

How hot are Yellow Seven Pot peppers?

Yellow Seven Pot peppers are extremely hot, often reaching over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), which makes them hotter than typical habaneros and even some ghost peppers.

Can Yellow Seven Pot peppers be grown indoors?

Yes, they can be grown indoors with adequate sunlight or grow lights. However, outdoor growing generally produces stronger plants with larger harvests.

Should I harvest Yellow Seven Pot peppers when they are green or yellow?

For full flavor and heat, allow the peppers to ripen completely to a bright yellow before harvesting.

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Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Loves the heat: Thrives in 95 to 105 degree summers with steady watering.

  • Very productive: Plants fill with fruit in their first year.

  • Good germination: Sprouts in about a week; a hot water soak helps it along.

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