Solanacées • Capsicum chinense

Trinidad Scorpion Orange Chili Pepper - Organic

"A blazing scorpion with orange fruit, for lovers of extreme heat."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Originating from Trinidad and Tobago, the Trinidad Scorpion Orange belongs to the lineage of the world's hottest peppers. Selected from strains of Capsicum chinense , it bears bright orange fruits, often ending in a small point reminiscent of a scorpion's stinger, which gave it its name.

In the garden, it's a vigorous plant with a compact habit typical of hot peppers, readily establishing itself in a warm, sunny spot in the vegetable patch. Its discreet flowers give way to abundant fruiting, offering a range of orange fruits that are as decorative as they are impressive in their heat. With respectful cultivation practices, it's welcomed as a benevolent presence, but one to be handled with care, keeping in mind the connection between the age-old practice of cultivating peppers and the potent flavor they bring to cooking.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Cultivation reserved for warm and sheltered locations; extremely hot chili pepper, handle with care (gloves recommended during harvesting and processing).

The Trinidad Scorpion Orange is an extremely hot chili pepper, used in very small quantities to enhance sauces, marinades, stews, and spicy fermented preparations. It can be used in hot sauces, incorporated into spice blends, or dried and ground into a fine powder, always taking care to limit the amount. The fruits can be frozen whole or in pieces for later use. Due to its potency, this chili pepper is reserved for experienced cooks and is not used in mild or home cooking; no specific traditional medicinal uses are clearly documented for this particular variety.