The Apocalypse Scorpion pepper (a.k.a. Apocalypse pepper) was developed by the Italian Pepper Lovers’ Association looking to breed the hottest pepper in the world. Parentage has not been disclosed.
This scorpion-type chili whose heat (1,400,000+ SHU) has been recorded at levels rivaling the Carolina Reaper (1,400,000 – 2,200,000 SHU.) but as this hot pepper is not yet completely stable, it has not yet been officially tested.
While definately scorching, behind the extreme heat there is a sweet and fruity (nearly floral) flavor that serves well in extreme hot sauces, salsas, and more.
Gnarly, bumpy, 3-inch long pods with bright red skin. Plants grow up to 3 ft. tall.
Sold in a 2.62" wide x 3.5" deep pot.
APOCALYPSE SCORPION
VARIETY CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIES: C. Chinensis
HEAT LEVEL: FIRE - SCORCHING
FRUIT COLOR: Light green > Red
ORIGIN: Italy
SCOVILLE HU: (Estimated at) 1,400,000DISCLAIMER: PROCEED WITH CAUTION
The peppers offered in the FIRE -SCORCHING section are seriously hot. They should NEVER be grown where anyone - especially a child - could mistakenly pluck one off the plant and take a bite unknowingly. Even handling these peppers can cause the skin to burn.
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