In 2012, the Trinidad Scorpion Moruga was awarded the title of the world's hottest chili. It was grown in Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation off the coast of Venezuela.
The measurements from the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University gave average values of 1,207,764 Scoville heat units with peak values of over 2 million SHU. It was the first time that a chili plant reached values exceeding 2 million SHU.

The fruits of the Trinidad Scorpion Moruga chili ripen from green to orange and then red and have a hot, but also very fruity taste. The picture shows an immature moruga chili in the orange state. Unlike the Trinidad Scorpion Red and Butch T varieties, these chilies do not develop such a distinctive pointed tip, and the bumpy surface resembles bhut jolokia chilies.

Care: The germination temperature is between 24°C and 30°C (germination period: 10-20 days); it is therefore recommended to use a greenhouse and a heating mat. The plants need healthy, well-fertilized, permeable soil and cannot tolerate standing in water. They should be planted in a sunny, sheltered spot with at least 6 hours of sunlight - preferably more. Since the plants have a particularly long ripening time, it is recommended to grow them in a pot, so that you can easily bring the plant inside when the temperature drops below 12°C during the day, allowing all the fruits to ripen. To keep the plant over the winter, cut it down by 20 cm after harvesting and place it in a bright place where the temperature is at least 15°C.

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Number of seeds:	10
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