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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] One of the hottest chili peppers in the world, bumpy fruits, extreme heat.
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Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Seeds produce one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, with bumpy fruits and a characteristic stinger tail.
plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, native to the Moruga region of Trinidad, grows 60-100 cm and produces irregular green-to-red fruits at ripeness.
sowing should be done between February and March in a heated seedbed at 26-28°C: germination is slow, taking 2 to 5 weeks, and benefits from constant light.
transplanting takes place once seedlings have 4-6 true leaves and night temperatures are above 15°C, in full sun and fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.
it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.
the fruits have an extreme heat level, among the highest ever recorded: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.