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An extraordinarily hot pepper, rivaling the Bhut Jolokia and Trinidad Scorpion in heat. The pods grow to 1 1/2", ripen to red and have characteristically wrinkled skin. Named in the Caribbean, it derives from the thought that one single pepper is enough to spice up seven pots of stew. This is the original strain that was first used an discovered before all the cross breading occurred. Fruits have a good, fruity flavor with an interesting combination of sweet and spice that make them popular for hot sauces and eating fresh. A difficult to find variety and still quite rare. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 1,000,000 - 1,800,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 110-120 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 950,000-1,199,999 SHU, 1,200,000-1,499,999 SHU, 1,500,000-199,999,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
