The 'Trinidad Scorpion' hot pepper is one of the most potent peppers in the world, renowned for its extreme heat and bumpy fruits that end in a small tip resembling a scorpion's stinger. The fruits turn from green to bright red when ripe.
Despite its intensity, it offers a fruity and slightly sweet flavor, typical of Capsicum chinense, but its power must be handled with great caution. It is mainly used for very hot sauces, marinades, and chili powders.
The plant is vigorous and productive but requires a long warm season to reach its full potential.
Handle with gloves and avoid all contact with eyes
Very high intensity, use in very small quantities
Attracts pollinators during flowering
Heat level: 1,200,000 – 2,000,000 SHU
Category: extreme
Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Type: Very hot pepper
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Fruit color: Green turning red when ripe
Fruit shape: Bumpy with tip (scorpion type)
Fruit size: 4 to 6 cm
Plant height: 80 to 120 cm
Spacing: 50 to 60 cm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Regular, rich and well-drained soil
Usage: Very hot sauces, drying, chili powder