Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden
7 Pot Infinity Chilli
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The Infinity 7 Pot chilli pepper is a superhot variety that emerged from crossing the legendary 7 Pot chilli (originating from Trinidad) with the Infinity chilli, a British-bred pepper that briefly held the world record for heat in 2011. This cross has produced a fiery and visually striking chilli.
Ripens from light green to golden orange or deep red, sometimes with transitional hues of peach or orange.
| Quantity of Seeds | 10 seeds per packet |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genus | Capsicum Chinense |
| Scoville Rating/Heat Level | 1,000,000–1,300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) — extremely hot, similar to other superhots like the Trinidad Scorpion or Ghost Pepper. |
| Plant Size | Typically 80–120 cm (2.5–4 feet) tall, sometimes taller in optimal conditions. Bushy and vigorous with multiple branches. Dark green, pointed leaves with a somewhat glossy texture. Small, white to cream-coloured flowers, typical of Capsicum chinense varieties. Very high-yielding under proper care; one plant can produce dozens of pods. |
| Pod Size | The pods resemble classic 7 Pot shapes — wrinkled, bumpy, and sometimes slightly pitted, with a lantern or squat teardrop form. They are about 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 inches) long. |
| Flavour | Fruity, slightly floral with earthy undertones. Despite the searing heat, it offers a complex taste profile cherished by hot sauce makers. Ideal for making hot sauces, powders, chutneys, or used sparingly in cooking. Due to its extreme heat, handle with gloves and caution! |
| Growing Conditions |
Sow seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use a fine, well-draining seed starting mix, although we prefer growing in Root Riot cubes. Plant seeds about 0.5 cm (¼ inch) deep. Maintain a warm environment, ideally between 27–32°C. Use a heat mat if necessary to stabilise soil temperature. Keep humidity high with a humidity dome or plastic wrap over the seed tray. Typically 10–30 days, sometimes longer due to the stubborn nature of superhot seeds. Once seedlings develop 2–4 true leaves, transplant into individual pots. Harden off gradually by introducing them to outdoor conditions over 7–10 days. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk. Apply a balanced fertiliser (such as 10-10-10) during early growth, switching to a potassium-rich fertiliser once flowers appear. Provide staking or cages, as mature plants can become heavy with fruit. |
All plants are grown on our farm in Norfolk, UK and are grown in an open pollinated area.
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