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Yellow Trinidad Scorpion
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Description
95 days. Yellow to orange fruit often bears the infamous scorpion “tail”. A natural variant of the classic Trinidad Scorpion but with considerably less heat. Fruit is pleasantly citrusy, but still plenty hot. More productive than other Scorpion types.
Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Capsicum chinense
- Sun Requirement
- 8–12 hr.
- Days to Germinate
- 7–10
- Days to Maturity
- 95
- Planting Depth
- ¼ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 14–18 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70–95°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
Growing Guide
When to Grow
FAQ
How does Yellow Trinidad Scorpion compare to the classic Trinidad Scorpion?
It is a natural variant with considerably less heat — still plenty hot, but pleasantly citrusy with it. The fruit ripens yellow to orange and often bears the infamous scorpion tail.
Is it a heavy producer?
Yes. It is more productive than other Scorpion types.
The fruit is rotting at the blossom end — what went wrong?
That is blossom end rot, a common pepper ailment and one of the most easily remedied. Inconsistent watering is usually the cause, so water consistently and consider drip tape irrigation.
