Trinidad Moruga Caramel Seeds

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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Caramel-colored variant of the Moruga Scorpion, bumpy fruits, extreme heat.

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Trinidad Moruga Caramel Seeds

Trinidad Moruga Caramel Seeds produce the caramel-amber variant of the Moruga Scorpion, with the same extreme heat as the original variety.

The Trinidad Moruga Caramel Plant

plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, native to the Moruga region of Trinidad, grows 60-100 cm and produces bumpy caramel-colored fruits with the characteristic stinger tail.

How to Sow Trinidad Moruga Caramel

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.

How to Grow Trinidad Moruga Caramel

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.

Tips for Trinidad Moruga Caramel

it should be watered regularly without waterlogging, and benefits from potassium-rich feeding during flowering to favor fruit set and heat.

Diseases and Pests of Trinidad Moruga Caramel

it can be prone to aphids and spider mites under protected cultivation, as well as root rot in case of excess moisture.

Uses and Curiosities of Trinidad Moruga Caramel

the fruits have an extreme heat level, among the highest ever recorded: suited to hot sauces and infusions for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.

Properties of Trinidad Moruga Caramel

like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.

Nutritional Values of Trinidad Moruga Caramel

  • Calories: about 40 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g