Pepper Plant, Trinidad Scorpion Moruga

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Scoville Scale:  2,000,000 (according to CPI)
Days to Maturity:  100 to 120 days  

In 2012, the Chile Pepper Institute located on the New Mexico State University campus rated the Moruga pepper at 2 million on the Scoville Heat Unit Scale. The plant bears wrinkled fruit that begin green and ripen to red.  The peppers are extremely hot.   The pepper originated in the Caribbean.  Use extreme caution when handling and eating.

Plants are grown in 2.5” pots. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods. 

Plants are available for local delivery or pick up at Rooted For Good Kirkland (formerly Walnut Grove Vocational Farm) located at 33600 Pearl Street Kirkland, IL 60146. Plants will be ready in May for pick up or delivery.. 

Photo copyright Ball Horticultural Company