{"product_id":"trinidad-moruga-scorpion","title":"Trinidad Moruga Scorpion","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eOriginating in Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is one of the world’s hottest peppers, renowned for its extreme heat and distinctive fruity aroma. This variety produces intensely hot fruits with surprising flavour complexity when used in very small amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"629\"\u003ePlants are vigorous and highly productive, producing heavily textured, wrinkled peppers that ripen from green to deep red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eHeat Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eExtremely hot (super-hot)\u003cbr data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"675\"\u003e1,200,000–2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"735\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eCapsicum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eSpacing: 45–60 cm (18–24\")\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in large containers\u003cbr data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eSupport: Recommended as plants become heavily loaded with fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eTrinidad Moruga Scorpion produces small to medium-sized peppers with bumpy, wrinkled skin and a distinctive pointed “scorpion” tail. Harvest when fully red and firm for maximum heat and flavour. Regular harvesting encourages continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eGloves are strongly recommended when harvesting and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ju02kz\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eHot sauces and extreme chili pastes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5i2ej\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eFermenting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcrfjx\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eDrying and grinding into powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odjfdu\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eSmall-batch specialty cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eSuper-hot peppers are slow to germinate and long to mature. Starting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2a176\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eFaster establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzltf8\" data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eEarlier harvest in cooler climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14pafv5\" data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eReliable production compared to direct seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and carefully hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once soil temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eWell suited for: experienced gardeners, hot sauce makers, chili enthusiasts, and anyone seeking one of the hottest peppers in the world with true Caribbean character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46223051423915,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/p60_262878c6-d482-4061-89fd-479390d379dd.jpg?v=1771536605","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/trinidad-moruga-scorpion","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}