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[Extreme heat] [C. Chinense] Former world record superhot with scorpion-tail fruits, extreme heat.
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Trinidad Scorpion Butch T Seeds produce one of the world's most famous superhot varieties, for years the record holder for heat, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense.
plant grows 70-100 cm and produces small fruits with the typical scorpion-tail stinger, turning bright red 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, historically among the highest ever measured, suited to hot sauces for true enthusiasts, handle with gloves.
like all chili peppers, it is rich in capsaicin, vitamin C and antioxidants, with metabolism-stimulating properties.