Trinidad Hornet Chilli Pepper – 10 Seeds
Species: Capsicum chinense
Origin: Modern super-hot selection (sold by UK Chilli Seeds; likely related to Ghost pepper types)
Description
Trinidad Hornet is listed as a new super-hot variety in the Ghost pepper type with a sweet, fruity flavour and intense heat, producing bright red pods suited for extreme heat applications. Plants are vigorous and can yield abundant pods that make excellent powder and hot sauces.
Phenotype
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Plant habit: Upright, bushy
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Plant height: Approx. 70–120 cm (typical super-hot chinense)
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Foliage: Green
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Flowers: White
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Pod shape: Wrinkled, scorpion/ghost style
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Pod size: Approx. 4–6 cm
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Pod colour: Green → bright red
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Wall thickness: Thin
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Productivity: Moderate to high
Heat & Flavour
(Heat can vary by seed lot and growing conditions.)
Culinary Uses
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Super-hot sauces and extracts
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Extreme-heat powders and flakes
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Very small amounts in cooking
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Infused oils
Breeder / Origin Attribution
Trinidad Hornet is a modern super-hot chilli selection marketed by UK Chilli Seeds. Online references indicate it is regarded as a Ghost pepper-type with very high heat and fruity flavour traits, though formal breeder documentation or lineage details beyond community descriptions are not widely published.
Additional Information
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Bright red super-hot pods
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Often used for sauces, powders, and intense chilli products
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Pack contains 10 seeds
Growing Notes
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Germinate at 25–30 °C
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Requires consistent warmth and sunlight
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Best grown in greenhouse or hot outdoor conditions
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Use protective gloves when handling mature pods
