Description
Species: Chinense, Extreme heat
Belonging to the Capsicum chinense family, the Red 7 Pod boasts a distinctive appearance and formidable heat, earning its moniker from the belief that one pod can spice up seven pots of food.
Taste Profile
The Red 7 Pod tantalises the palate with a delightful fusion of fruity sweetness, complemented by a potent fiery kick. Its flavour profile showcases hints of tropical undertones, enhancing culinary creations with depth and complexity. For a better understanding of the taste, watch our chilli tasting video below.
Heat Level
Prepare your taste buds for an extreme heat experience with the Red 7 Pod. Known for its scorching intensity, this chilli variety delivers an inferno-like sensation that ignites the senses and leaves a lasting impression. It is rated around 1,150,000 to 1,800,000 SHU on the Scoville scale.
Texture and Appearance
Resembling the iconic Bhut Jolokia in shape, the Red 7 Pod transitions from verdant green to a striking crimson hue upon ripening. Its smooth, glossy skin conceals potent capsaicin-laden flesh, indicative of its formidable heat.
Size of Plant
The Red 7 Pod thrives in various settings, showcasing a compact yet bushy stature ideal for container cultivation. When cultivated in garden beds, it flourishes into a larger, more expansive plant, yielding abundant harvests of fiery peppers.
Culinary Uses
Embrace the culinary versatility of the Red 7 Pod, incorporating its intense heat and fruity flavour into a myriad of dishes. From salsas to marinades, soups, and sauces, this chilli variety elevates recipes with its distinctive taste and fiery punch.
Growing and Care
To nurture optimal growth, provide the Red 7 Pod with warm, sheltered conditions, avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Regular watering and well-drained soil foster healthy development, while judicious pruning promotes prolific fruiting.
Fun Facts
- The Red 7 Pod gets its name from the belief that a single pepper can heat up to seven pots of stew.
- Some Red 7 Pod varieties showcase a beautiful reddish-brown colouration.
- These peppers are traditionally used in hot sauces and marinades, adding a signature Caribbean spice to your favourite dishes.
Mark F –
Having bought this from you in 2015, and after a successful first crop, i have been applying a pinch to my cooking… Intense. 7 pots indeed. One day i took my pinky and dabbed it on the placenta and popped it into my mouth, keep in mind im new to this level o heat, anyway i can only describe it as putting the wrong end of a cigarette onto my tongue. My first supa hot experience.