(Capsicum chinense)
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (Capsicum chinense) is from the Islands of Trinidad and Tobago. It was announced on February 6, 2012 at the Chile Pepper Institute Leaders dinner to have tested at a high of 2,009,231 Scoville Units. A new world record! This test was done using seeds from my plants. The average heat of all testing combined for the Moruga Scorpion was 1,207,764 Scoville Units. So what you grow could get over 2,000,000 but most likely will be lower than that. The records always show the highest number but that is not the norm or average. This chile has been named after the district of Moruga which lies on the central south coast of Trinidad. The surface of it's outer skin is rough and pebbly like the Trinidad 7 Pot chile varieties and one would say it looks like the texture of the human brain. Average size of the pods is slightly bigger than a golf ball. The flavor is described as fruity & floral. Plus you also get 10+ Seeds of Orange Scorpion and 10+ seeds of 7 Pot Jonah!
Details:
 |
 | | |
| Other Names: | | Scorpion Moruga, Trinidad Scorpion Moruga blend, Moruga Scorpion |
|
| Flowers: | | Moruga Scorpion has white flowers |
|
| Foliage: | | Moruga Scorpion has lush foilage |
|
| Fruit: | | Moruga Scorpion matures to dark red and texture is pimply |
|
| Lifecycle: | | 2 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
|
| Height: | | Moruga Scorpion can get 4 feet tall |
|
| Diameter: | | Moruga Scorpion has about 3 feet diameter |
|
| Heirloom: | | no |
|
| Container Planting: | | yes |
|
Cultural Requirements:
|
| | |
| Soil: | | Moruga Scorpion needs well drained soil |
|
| Propagation / Germination: | | Moruga Scorpion germinates in 7-10 days. |
|
| Spacing: | | 2.5 feet |
|
| Sun: | | Moruga Scorpion needs full sun |
|
| Water: | | Moruga Scorpion needs modetate water |
|
| Pests and Diseases: | | Moruga Scorpion must be watched for aphids |
|
I try to grow all plants organically or hydroponically whenever possible. I do not use chemical pesticides and prefer organic pest control and the use of predatory insects.
view basket
