Sara Ragoonan Trinidad Scorpion Long x Carolina Reaper Chilli

This fiery beast is the brilliant creation of a dedicated chillihead named Sara Ragoonan. In the passionate and collaborative world of pepper growing, enthusiasts are always looking to push the boundaries of heat and flavour. By taking the long, menacing tail of the Trinidad Scorpion Long and crossing it with the blistering, record-holding heat of the Carolina Reaper, Sara Ragoonan engineered a pepper with a truly fearsome pedigree. It's a direct descendant of the planet's most potent peppers, a handcrafted superhot designed for the ultimate thrill-seeker.

So, what does this volcanic pepper look like? Imagine a chilli that can't quite make up its mind! Thanks to its mixed heritage, the pods are famously variable, which is half the fun. They are typically elongated, growing from 5 to 8 cm long, often with a bumpy, gnarled skin that screams "handle with care!" Many of the peppers will try to replicate the iconic, stinger-like tail of their Scorpion parent, while others will have the more squat, menacing look of a Reaper. They mature from a vibrant green to a blistering, fire-engine red, sometimes with patches of orange, looking every bit as dangerous as they are.

Now, for the flavour and the fire. If you can get past the heat, you'll be met with an intensely fruity and surprisingly sweet flavour, a signature trait of the Capsicum chinense species. Think notes of cherry and citrus, but it's a fleeting sweetness, quickly engulfed by an overwhelming, all-consuming heatwave. With both a Trinidad Scorpion and a Carolina Reaper for parents, the heat level is astronomical, easily soaring above 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This is not a pepper for snacking! Its use is reserved for the brave and the bold. It's primarily used to create face-meltingly hot sauces and powders, where just a tiny amount can ignite an entire pot of food.

The Sara R Trinidad Scorpion Long x Carolina Reaper grows on a plant that belongs to the Capsicum chinense genus, the family of all the world's hottest peppers. The plant itself is a robust and bushy specimen, typically reaching about 1.2 to 1.5 meters in height in a good growing season. It has large, lush green leaves and a sturdy frame needed to support its formidable produce. It's a sun-worshipper and thrives in hot, humid conditions, rewarding diligent growers with a generous crop of its terrifyingly tasty pods.

The most unique and exciting detail about this particular plant is its genetic variability. Because this is a cross and not yet a fully stable strain (which can take many generations of selective growing), every plant can produce something a little different. This is known as its phenotype. You might get some peppers that look more like a classic Scorpion Long, while others on the very same plant could look more like a Reaper. This unpredictability is a chilli grower's dream, making every harvest a thrilling genetic lottery. You're not just growing a pepper; you're witnessing genetic evolution in your own back garden!

Due to its extreme heat, extreme caution is absolutely necessary. Always wear protective gloves and eyewear when handling, and avoid any direct contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Use in incredibly small quantities and with the utmost respect. Not recommended for casual consumption.

All plants are grown on our farm in Norfolk, UK and are grown in an open pollinated area.