Kraken, Peach & Bubblegum

Embarking on a fiery adventure into the world of superhot chillies is like setting sail on a gustatory odyssey, and I'm here to introduce you to three extraordinary peppers that will undoubtedly spice up your culinary escapades.

Meet The Kraken Scorpion Chilli, Jay's Peach Scorpion Chilli, and The Trinidad 7 Pod Bubblegum Chilli – a triumvirate of peppers that are not just hot but promise an exhilarating journey of flavour exploration.

Let's dive into the depths of heat with The Kraken Scorpion Chilli. This pepper, named after the mythical sea monster, truly lives up to its reputation.

With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating that rivals the intensity of a sea storm, this chilli packs a punch that will awaken your taste buds from their slumber. Imagine fiery waves crashing over your palate, leaving behind a trail of tantalising heat.

Now, let's set our sights on Jay's Peach Scorpion Chilli, a rockstar in the pepper world that adds a touch of fruity elegance to the spice spectrum.

With its unique peach-coloured allure and a Scoville rating dancing around 750,000 SHU, Jay's Peach Scorpion is a culinary maestro.

Next up is The Trinidad 7 Pod Bubblegum Chilli, a vibrant pepper that will paint your garden with hues of pink and set your taste buds ablaze. Standing tall with a Scoville rating around 850,000 SHU, this bubblegum-coloured wonder is a showstopper in both appearance and heat.

Totally peachy: Jay's Peach Scorpion

Meet Jay's Peach Scorpion, the fiery brainchild of chilli enthusiast Jay Weaver. This rockstar pepper, a Scorpion hybrid, showcases a distinctive peach colour, adding a vibrant touch to your garden.

With a Scoville Heat Unit exceeding 1,000,000, Jay's Peach Scorpion ranks among the spiciest, appealing to heat seekers and connoisseurs alike. Its wrinkled surface, typical of Scorpion peppers, stays true to its scorpion name. Beyond the heat, its fruity and slightly sweet undertones make it a versatile culinary ingredient that can earn a place in a range of dishes.

Used sparingly, this chilli can enhance hot sauces, salsas, and dishes, infusing both heat and a delightful flavour profile.

Scorpion peppers, including Jay's Peach Scorpion, are celebrated for their extreme heat, surpassing 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This places the chilli in the upper echelons of spiciness, attracting those who relish intense heat experiences.

As for all the super-hot chilli varieties, cultivating this pepper requires greenhouse warmth, a long growing season, well-draining compost mix, and attentive care. Having said, that, I actually found it quite an easy chilli to grow though it does love heat and feed.

Incredibly bright coloured pods

From bright green to bright orange

One of the most beautiful chilli plants

The tell-tale scorpion's tail

A mass of pods on this bush

Generously big pods

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The reward is a striking pepper that has gained popularity for its looks looks as well as its intense heat and unique flavour.

In culinary applications, Jay's Peach Scorpion also shines, enhancing the spiciness of hot sauces, salsas, and marinades. Due to its extreme spiciness, it’s best to use this pepper with caution, adding only small quantities to dishes until the desired heat level is achieved. The fruity notes contribute to intriguing culinary creations, making it a sought-after ingredient for those who appreciate both heat and taste.

Awake: The Kraken

Bring on the spice revolution with the Kraken Scorpion Chilli! Crafted in 2013 by the wizard of horticulture, Mike Hess, this chilli is not your average hotshot. Imagine a Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) mingling with a Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion – that's the sizzling love story that birthed the Kraken, a fiery beast with a kick!

Feast your eyes on this spicy masterpiece – the Kraken Scorpion flaunts elongated pods in a rich, deep mahogany hue, a visual symphony that's practically a dare to try. But this is more than just another good looking chilli – The Kraken also packs some serious heat. It has a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) in excess of one million, so it's not for the faint-hearted, but for the gardener who likes to laugh in the face of culinary annihilation.

But here's the twist – beyond the blaze, the Kraken also whispers a tale of taste. Fruity and slightly sweet undertones make this chilli a flavour wizard, adding a delicious twist to the heat. It's not just about roasted taste buds; it's about a spicy symphony that'll make you crave more.

As the plants mature, they unveil a spectacle that borders on the semi-ornamental. The Chilli produces an abundance of long, corkscrew spiral pods that gracefully adorn the bush. These pods, reaching impressive lengths of 8 to 10 inches, add a dramatic flair to the garden landscape. It's not just a chilli plant; it's a botanical masterpiece.

When it comes to the sensory experience, the Chinese Space Chilli also offers a delightful twist. The heat level falls within the mild to medium range, providing a pleasant warmth without overwhelming intensity.

Spectacular looking Kraken pods

gnarly rich coloured pods

a nice couple of Kraken pods

Pods ripen from from the tip

Pods ripening on plant

Amazingly rich colour

Kraken pods slcied and dried

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Cultivating the Kraken requires warmth, well-draining soil, (coir/compost/vermiculite mix), loads of greenhouse sunshine and feed later in the season. A generous container will also max-out the size it can grow to. And it is worth the effort. It is a genuinely great looking plant with pods pods that make it a showstopper in the garden, putting on a fiery display that's as prolific as it is stunning.

So why not consider something a bit more unusual this year? The Kraken isn't just a sensation; it's a spicy revolution, a world of heat, flavour, and horticultural marvel – it's a fiery dance waiting to happen. Don't just grow peppers; grow the Kraken Scorpion – the dark maestro of spice!

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Something to chew on: Bubblegum

The Trinidad 7 Pot Bubblegum Chilli or simply the Bubblegum, is a captivating and intensely spicy chilli pepper variety, celebrated for its vibrant appearance, scorching heat, and distinctive flavour. This fiery delight stands out with its vivid bubblegum or light pink colour, creating a visually stunning pepper that extends through the stem.

As part of the 7 Pot pepper family, the Bubblegum variant brings intense heat, boasting a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of around 850,000, appealing to chilli enthusiasts seeking potent spiciness.

Beyond its searing heat, the Bubblegum Chilli introduces a flavour profile described as fruity and reminiscent of bubblegum, adding depth to culinary creations. Despite its exceptional heat, the Bubblegum finds a place in various culinary applications.

Used sparingly, it infuses dishes with both heat and intriguing fruity notes, making it suitable for hot sauces, salsas, and recipes where a small quantity imparts a bold kick.

The fruitiness of the Bubblegum Pod makes it versatile for those experimenting with flavours. Its distinctive taste, coupled with extreme heat, allows for creative culinary exploration, adding a bold kick to a range of dishes. Cultivating the Bubblegum Chilli requires specific conditions.

Thriving in warm climates, it needs well-draining soil, ample sunlight, and consistent watering for optimal growth. The chilli has gained popularity among growers and collectors for its ornamental value and unique pink pods, making it an attractive addition to gardens and collections.

strangely shaped Bubblegum pods

large flower calyx of 7 Bubblegum chilli

Green Bubblegum chilli pod

Chewed look of 7 pot Bubblegum chilli pod

Looks just like chewed bubblegum

like bubblegum; 7 pot Bubblegum chilli pod

Don't be fooled by its appearance

Bubblegum ready for picking

Originating in Trinidad and Tobago, renowned for vibrant flavours and spice, this 7 Pot Bubblegum Chilli enhances various traditional Trinidadian dishes. This includes being a key ingredient in fiercely hot and flavourful pepper sauces used to spice up a variety of dishes, adding an extra kick to the popular street food Doubles, intensifying the heat and contributing its unique flavour to a variety of curry dishes, elevating the spiciness of the one-pot dish Pelau and bringing a spicy element to the traditional soup or stew Callaloo.

This versatile chilli pepper, with its captivating appearance and intense heat, continues to leave its mark on both ornamental gardens and diverse cuisines, making it a prized addition to the world of spicy delicacies.

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