The Trinidad Scorpion is an extremely hot chilli variety. Trinidad Scorpions ripen from green to yellow and then red. The heat levels increase as the fruit matures. Peppers are between 4 and 7cm long, and 3cm wide. They have a distinctive plumpy shape with a tail resembling that of a scorpion.
The Scoville rating for Trinidad Scorpion peppers is between 1,200 000 and just over 2 000 000 Scoville units. They are extremely hot peppers and can be more than 30 times hotter than a Cayenne Pepper. The Trinidad Scorpion Pepper was listed by the Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world between 2011 and 2013. Since then the Scorpion was dethroned by peppers like the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion and the Carolina Reaper and Pepper X.
The plants prefer warmer conditions where temperatures reach between 20 and 35 °C. They don’t tolerate frost very well.
Difficulty: Easy
Soil: Peppers prefer rich, well composted, loamy soil with good drainage.
Sowing: Spring/Summer
Germination: 14-21 days
Days to maturity: 120-150 days
Position: Full sun
Spacing: 50×50 cm
Sow Depth: 5 mm
Height: 70-100 cm
Watering: Once or twice a week is a good start and allow the water to drain thoroughly. However, water needs can vary depending on weather conditions and growth stage. Water more frequently during warmer times. Do not overwater pepper plants.
Growing Notes:
There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. You can soak seeds for about 2 hours to soften the seeds. It is common to soak seeds in a weak Hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea solution. Do not sow seeds too deep. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.
Be cautious when handling these hot peppers. Where gloves when handling frequently. Do not touch your eyes or other vulnerable parts of the body after working with these peppers.
Uses:
Trinidad Scorpions are extremely hot with a fruity flavor, which makes them good for hot sauces. Great for salsas, dried and powdered for spices. Because they are so strong they work well in large dishes. They are also great for infusing oil. They are extremely hot. So, be careful.
Origin:
The Trinidad Scorpion Pepper (Capsicum Chinense) is native to the village Moruga, Trinidad and Tobago. Like Capsicums, part of the Nightshade family.
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