Description: Moruga Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Seeds – 35+ Seeds per Packet Key Details: - Species: Capsicum chinense - Origin: Moruga, Trinidad - Heat Level: Extreme - Scoville Units: 1,500,000-2,000,000 SHU - Days to Ripen: 90-120 days - Plant Size: 3-4 feet tall - Fruit Size: 2-3 inches, wrinkled with a 'scorpion tail' Description The Moruga Trinidad Scorpion Pepper is a legendary chili, recognized for its extreme heat and distinctive look. With Scoville ratings reaching up to 2,000,000 SHU, this pepper offers an intense heat that builds gradually, leaving a lasting burn. Despite its fiery nature, the Moruga Scorpion surprises with subtle fruity and slightly sweet undertones, adding complexity to sauces and salsas. The peppers ripen from green to a brilliant red and feature wrinkled skin and the notorious 'scorpion tail,' making them visually striking. These vigorous plants thrive in warm climates, producing abundant harvests within 90-120 days. Handle with caution—this pepper is not for the faint-hearted. When to Sow & Plant Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, maintaining soil temperatures between 75-85°F with a heat mat for optimal germination. Provide seedlings with 14-16 hours of light daily to encourage strong growth. Once the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay above 65°F, transplant the plants into well-drained soil in full sun, spacing them 24-36 inches apart. The Moruga Trinidad Scorpion thrives in warm conditions, rewarding growers with fiery fruits within 90-120 days. Shipping Free shipping for orders up to 3 oz. via eBay Standard Envelope. This service ships through the USPS but tracking is available through eBay. Anticipated delivery times are 3-6 days. For larger orders, paid shipping is available via USPS First Class Mail. Please inquire. International shipping is not available.
Price: 5.99 USD
Location: Bristol, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-02-09T18:22:40.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Temperate
Common Name: Chili
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Soil Type: Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Summer
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Non-hardy Perennial
Watering: Medium
Unit Type: Unit
Genus: Capsicum
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 35 seeds