Trinidad Scorpion Red Seeds

Information: The Trinidad Scorpion red is one of the hottest chilies in the world, in 2012, its “sister” variety, the Trinidad Scorpion Moruga, replaced the bhut jolokia as the world’s hottest chili. Tests of the Trinidad Scorpion Moruga gave it an average rating of 1,207,764 Scoville heat units, with peak values of over 2 million SHU; the scorpion red variety also scores over the 1 million SHU threshold.  All Trinidad Scorpion varieties originate from Trinidad (and Tobago) an island nation off the coast of Venezuela.

The Trinidad Scorpion Red plant has a bushy growth form and remains relatively small with a height of 70-90cm. The brilliant red peppers can clearly be recognised by the pointed spike on the end. The peppers are extremely hot, but also have a fruity flavour. The thin walls of the fruits make them well-suited for drying and also for making sauces.

Care: Germination temperature is between 24°C  and 30°C (germination period: 10-20 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat is recommended. The plants need fresh, well-fertilised, permeable soil, and do not tolerate waterlogging. They should be planted in a sunny, protected place with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. As the plants have a particularly long maturation period, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plant inside when the temperature falls below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it back by 20cm after harvesting and place in a light place where it is at least 15°C.

You can find plenty of useful tips for successfully growing chili plants in our Chili Cultivation Instructions and in the Chili Diary.