Springtime Trinidad Scorpion

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Trinidad Scorpion is a Caribbean superhot named for the pointed tail on its pods. The wrinkled red pods have a fruity flavour under intense heat.Plants are upright and productive over a long season. “Springtime” appears to be a grower’s naming, so fruit may differ from the standard Trinidad Scorpion.Plant DetailsBotanical...

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Trinidad Scorpion is a Caribbean superhot named for the pointed tail on its pods. The wrinkled red pods have a fruity flavour under intense heat.

Plants are upright and productive over a long season. “Springtime” appears to be a grower’s naming, so fruit may differ from the standard Trinidad Scorpion.

Plant Details

Botanical name: Capsicum chinense
Growth habit: Upright and bushy (medium height)
Foliage: Green
Sun: Full sun
Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24")
Container friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers
Support: Recommended under heavy fruit load

Fruit and Harvest

Wrinkled, bumpy pods with a distinctive pointed tail. They ripen from green to red; wear gloves when harvesting.

Heat level: Superhot (800,000–1,400,000 SHU)

Excellent for:

  • Hot sauces
  • Chili powder
  • Drying
  • Very small amounts in cooking

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

  • Earlier harvest in northern climates
  • Faster establishment and vigorous growth
  • Reliable production for longer-season peppers

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: experienced superhot growers and sauce makers.