Chili seeds - Hot chili pepper - Trinidad Scorpion

Hot chili pepper 'Trinidad Scorpion' (Capsicum chinense) – 10 seeds
Delivery time: 5–7 working days

Trinidad Scorpion is a traditional chili from Trinidad and Tobago and is considered one of the world's absolute hottest. With up to 1,200,000 Scoville units, it is not for the faint of heart - the heat is intense and long-lasting, with a strong start that continues to build in the mouth.

Despite their extreme potency, the fruits offer a sweet and fruity flavor profile, making them sought after by chili enthusiasts worldwide. The fruits have a characteristic shape with a wrinkled skin and a pointed "sting"-like ending, which gives them their name.

Latin name: Capsicum chinense
Origin: Trinidad and Tobago
Number of seeds: Approximately 10 pcs.
Fruit: Red, wrinkled with a tip, small to medium size
Strength: Up to 1,200,000 Scoville
Taste: Fruity and sweet with long-lasting heat
Type: Open pollinated
Growth habit: Compact and vigorous
Sun position: Full sun
Height: 80–120 cm
Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
Germination temperature: 25–32 °C
Plant distance: 40 cm
Row spacing: 50 cm

Cultivation advice:
Pre-cultivate indoors early in the season. Sow in moist seedbed and keep the temperature high (25–32 °C) until the seeds germinate. Provide plenty of light after emergence. Plant out when the risk of night frost is over, preferably in a greenhouse or in a warm, sheltered location outdoors. Regular fertilization and even watering will give the best harvest.

Trinidad Scorpion is a chili with both power, character and exotic flavor – grown for respect, taste sensation and beauty. Use with great caution.