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Capsicum chinense 'Trinidad Moruga Scorpion'

chill pepper 'Trinidad Moruga Scorpion'

An exceptionally hot chilli pepper variety from the Caribbean producing rounded scarlet red fruits with a fruity and smoky flavour which precedes the intense heat that these peppers pack. It weighs in at 1.4 million Scoville units and until 2012 was the world's hottest chilli pepper. Harvest between July and October

Synonyms
Capsicum chinense 'Moruga Red'
Capsicum 'Trinidad Moruga Scorpion'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Red
Autumn Green Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Capsicum are annual or perennial plants, with simple, alternate leaves, and tubular or bell-shaped flowers. They are grown for their glossy, many-seeded edible fruits, including chilli and bell peppers, and as indoor ornamental plants

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Sow indoors from late Winter to mid-Spring in a small pot filled with good quality seed compost and cover with a fine layer of vermiculite. Maintain a constant temperature of 25C. When seedlings are 2.5cm tall transplant to individual pots, water and keep in a sunny spot. See how to grow: chilli peppers for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pinch out growing tip to encourage bushiness

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds and tobacco mosaic virus

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