Meet the Butch T Scorpion Pepper, a fiery delight hailing from Crosby, Mississippi. Belonging to the Chinense species, this pepper boasts extreme heat that has even earned it a spot in the Guinness World Records. Brace yourself for a taste adventure with this Trinidadian sensation!
The Caramel Reaper, a natural mutation of the Carolina Reaper, holds the Guinness World Record as the hottest pepper. With origins in Capsicum Chinense, this chilli is known for its extreme heat and profound burn. It is a fierce addition to any chilli garden.
Carolina Reaper HP22B, renowned as the world’s hottest chilli, earned the Guinness World Record with an intense Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 1.5 million. A hybrid of Habanero and Naga Viper, it belongs to the Capsicum Chinense family.
Chocolate Jigsaw, a formidable member of the Capsicum Chinense family, is a robust chilli variety that delights producers with its stunning pod shape resembling dark chocolate-covered delicacies. These pods transition from a lush green hue to a rich dark brown, signifying full maturity. Ideal for pots or garden beds, it thrives in semi-sunny spots, reaching a height of about one metre. The initial appeal lies in its aesthetic charm, tempting you to experience the ripper heat within.
Hailing from Trinidad, the Chocolate Moruga Scorpion stands out as an exceptional chilli variety. Renowned for its intense heat, this Capsicum Chinense cultivar boasts a stunning transformation from green to a deep brown hue upon full maturity. With a busy growth pattern, it reaches impressive heights, especially when planted directly in the ground. A fantastic producer, it promises a bountiful yield of nuclear-hot chilli peppers.
Indulge in the fiery allure of the Chocolate Reaper, a triumph in chilli breeding. Years of dedication yield a visually striking pod with an insane heat level. In gardens, it can soar over a metre, showcasing dark chocolate pods with varying tail lengths.
The Chuck Norris Moruga Scorpion, a fiery Capsicum Chinense variant, hails from The Hippy Seed Company. Renowned for its potency, this chilli is a prolific producer with vibrant red pods. Its golf ball-sized fruits transition from green to a striking red, boasting a pimply skin. This scorpion variety stands out with its unique appearance and heightened heat, surpassing the average Moruga. Aptly named after Chuck Norris, consuming this pepper feels akin to a roundhouse kick from the martial arts legend.
The Fatalii Gourmet Jigsaw, a creation by Finnish grower Jukka, resulted from crossing the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion with a secret variety. Renowned for its extreme heat, it surpasses the Carolina Reaper and exhibits a unique tongue-numbing sensation. The Chocolate Jigsaw variant offers pods with a rich chocolate hue. Growing over a meter in height, this chili plant boasts fiery red peppers.
Giant Red Cardi Scorpion, a remarkable chilli variety known for its impressive size, originates from the Capsicum Chinense species. With pods growing up to 6-8 cm long and 4-5 cm wide, it’s an excellent choice for heat seekers. The plant, reaching 70 cm in pots and even larger in the ground, produces vibrant red pods after starting as green.
The Giant Yellow Cardi Scorpion, a remarkable pepper variety, boasts pods larger than the typical Cardi Scorpion. Ideal for pots or ground planting, this prolific producer yields pods measuring 6-8 cm in length and 4-5 cm in width. Pods transition from green to a warm yellow hue, offering a stunning visual appeal. Renowned for extreme heat, its flavour profile is uniquely sweet and juicy, devoid of the floral notes found in some scorpions.
The Hurt Berry pepper, with a lineage that includes Reaper, Jigsaw, and Moruga, is indeed an extreme superhot variety. Its Scoville rating exceeds 1.6 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units), making it extremely hot. If you love the super hot chillies, the Hurt Berry will be one for you. You won’t be disappointed growing this beast!
Originating from a cross between Ghost Scorpion and BOC (Bhut Orange Copenhagen), JAYBOC is a fiery chilli renowned for its extreme heat. Its pods transition from vibrant green to fiery red upon maturity, boasting a striking appearance. Despite being in its early generations, it exhibits prolific production of these intensely hot peppers.
JPGS x BBG7 Dream, a fusion of Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion and BBG7 Dream, manifests as an exquisite pepper with remarkable aesthetics and formidable heat. Its pods, initially green tinged with purple, mature into a mesmerizing blend of peach and purple hues. A fantastic producer, it captivates growers with its stunning appearance and extreme heat.
The Orange Butch T Scorpion, renowned for its nuclear heat, boasts a vibrant appearance with pods transitioning from green to a warm orange hue. It’s a prolific producer, yielding bushy plants reaching a meter in height. Despite its extreme heat, it offers a sweet, fruity flavour.
The Purple Reaper, hailing from Brazil and cultivated by Carlos Jr, stands as a testament to the fiery spirit of South American chilli enthusiasts. Renowned for its potency and striking appearance, it produces an abundance of pods that transition from dark purple to vibrant red, with a tantalisingly fruity flavour and extreme heat level.
The THSC Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion emerges as a triumph of meticulous cultivation, honing both its heat and pod size over years. Renowned as a stellar producer, its pods transition from green to a rich chocolate hue upon ripening, boasting a substantial girth akin to a tennis ball.
Native to the Moruga district in Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is renowned for its fiery punch and robust growth. With pods transitioning from vibrant green to fiery red, it stands as a testament to the heat it packs.
The Viper Naga, a former Guinness World Record holder for the world’s hottest chili, boasts extreme heat. This chili, belonging to the C. Chinense species, is renowned for its exceptional productivity, reaching heights of about a meter. Its pods, transitioning from green to vibrant red when ripe, vary in shape, some featuring tails while others do not. These traits make it an ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking fiery culinary experiences.
Bred by Matthew Arthur, Yellow Wartryx emerges as a fiery variant of the renowned C. Chinense species. With origins in the Trinidad Scorpion and 7 Pod Jonah, this cultivar captivates with its intense heat and vibrant yellow hue. Notably, it boasts a floral undertone, complemented by a subtle hint of citrus.
