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Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion

Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion

Legendary superhot with deep chocolate color, smoky flavor, and slow-building extreme heat.

Rare, flavorful, and grown for gardens that like it a little louder.

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  • 🔥 Heat Level

    Superhot

  • 🌡️ Scoville (SHU)

    1,200,000–2,000,000 SHU

  • 🌿 Species

    Capsicum chinense

  • 🎨 Fruit Color

    Green to chocolate brown

  • ⏳ Days

    90–120+ days

  • 🪴 Container

    Yes

The Variety

Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion is a naturally occurring variant of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, one of the most famous superhot peppers in the world. It is known for its deep brown coloration and intense heat.

The pods are small, heavily wrinkled, and often feature a pointed stinger tip, making them instantly recognizable.

Flavor & Heat

Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion delivers a slow-building, powerful heat that lingers for an extended time. Unlike the red variety, it offers a deeper flavor profile with smoky, earthy, and slightly sweet notes.

This complexity makes it ideal for sauces, powders, and bold culinary applications.

Garden Notes

Plant outdoors only after temperatures are consistently warm. Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion requires a long growing season and performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

Germination can take 14–28 days and benefits from consistent warmth. Plants thrive in temperatures between 70–95°F.

🌱 Before You Plant

🌱 Check Night Time Temps

Peppers are warm-season plants and need heat to thrive.

Do not plant outdoors until after the danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures stay consistently mild.

Planting too early can slow growth and delay your harvest. Give peppers full sun, warm soil, and a little patience — they’ll take off when the season is right.

🌶️ Why Loud Peppers

We grow peppers across the full spectrum — from modern hybrids to legendary varieties.

Chocolate Trinidad Scorpion represents a foundational superhot, known for its heat, flavor, and reputation.

From soil to scorch.