Hot Chilli Pepper Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Red

Hot Chilli Pepper Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Red

Hot Chilli Pepper Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Red. Until recently the hottest pepper in the world at between 1.3 – 2.0 million scovilles, the vigorous plants produce good crops of bright red fruits with a rough outer skin.  Once past the heat level the flavour is vey distinctively fruity and floral making an excellent combination. The plants do need a long season and germination temperatures must be high at 28-30c in order to successfully cultivate these.

These seeds are supplied directly from the commercial producer and fresh from the latest harvest.

******Handle seeds with extreme care as contact with sensitive areas of skin can cause a severe burning sensation******

Cultivation Advice Hot Chilli Pepper Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Red

• This variety can be difficult to germinate and therefore not for the novice.
• Germination requires constant soil temperatures of between 28-30C. In the UK it is best to supply bottom heat with the aid of a propagation mat or propagator. The seed is unlikely to germinate without additional help in an average UK central heated house.
• Soil based compost is best and should be fine and free-draining.
• Germination in 14-28 days, patience is required.
• Sow from Feb onwards in the UK indoors with heat provided and lightly cover with vermiculite if possible to 1/4in depth.
• The seed does not require light during germination; however, once the seeds have germinated you need to provide adequate light for the seedlings.
• If intending to move to a cooler conservatory or greenhouses in early summer gradually acclimatise the plants both to the higher light levels and temperatures.
• Please note this variety is not suited to outdoor cultivation in the UK at any stage and will not appreciate unheated glasshouses in early spring until the weather warms.