Description
Chilli ‘Trinidad Scorpion’ has a pendant-shaped fruit, with a point like a scorpion’s tail, and a sting to match! fruit matures from green through yellow to orange. Heat: EXTREMELY HOT 10+ out of 10 (1,200,000 – 2,000,000 Scoville units)
Chillies are perennial plants in their native subtropical climate. Plants can be grown year round if protected from frost in a cold-frame, greenhouse, under cover against a north-facing wall, or on a sunny veranda or balcony. In the garden, use frost-protective horticultural fleece or similar.
Collect seeds only from mature fruits. WARNING: The heat of chillies is mostly found in the seeds and in the ribs along the inside of the fruit.
- When removing the seeds from the fruit, wear gloves for protection. Keep your hands away from eyes, mouth and other sensitive parts of the body.
- After removing the seeds from the fruit, leave the seeds to dry on a piece of calico, paper towel or plate.
- Place the drying seeds out of the reach or children or curious adults or pets.
- Remove the gloves inside-out and toss in the bin.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap water before eating or doing any other task.
- Wear a fresh pair of gloves when placing the seeds in a storage container, or use a spoon or knife blade to move the seeds.





