Hot Pepper Seeds,
Trinidad Scorpion
Min. 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?
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 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
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.
