Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
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Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Herbaceous |
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| Lifespan | 1–2 years |
| Growth | Fast |
| Max Height | 2–4 ft |
| Max Width | 2–4 ft |
9-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
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The Trinidad Scorpion is currently second on the World’s Hottest Pepper list. It has an average rating of 1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) with the hottest Trinidad Scorpions measuring 2,009,231 SHU. Currently, the number one spot belongs to the Carolina Reaper, which has a max of 2,200,000 SHU and has an average of 1,641,000 SHU. So, although the Carolina Reaper is generally hotter than the Trinidad Scorpion, sometimes the Trinidad Scorpion wins for heat. It really just depends on the time and place of measurement. They are typically neck-and-neck competitors.
- Be careful when you use Scorpion Peppers. They truly produce extreme heat
- Add heat and flavor to your daily meals
- Approximate height: 2-3 Feet
- Average age of tree in 2 gal container: 6-12 months
- Grown in our plant nursery in Homestead, Florida with the benefits of our subtropical weather
