Giant Red Cardi Scorpion

Giant Red Cardi Scorpion is an extreme heat cultivar within the Capsicum chinense group and associated with the Trinidad Scorpion lineage. It is not a wild type, but a cultivated super-hot selection derived from scorpion-type peppers originating from Trinidad.

Seller descriptions list its heat at approximately 1 000 000 Scoville Heat Units, placing it firmly within the super-hot category. This figure is based on commercial listings rather than independent laboratory testing, and may vary depending on growing conditions and phenotype.

Mature pods are commonly described as measuring about 6–8 cm in length and 4–5 cm in width. Fruits begin green and ripen to a vivid red. The surface is typically heavily wrinkled and uneven, with a form reminiscent of scorpion-type peppers, including a tapered or tail-like point in some phenotypes.

Plants grown in containers are reported to reach roughly 70 cm in height, with larger size possible when grown in ground conditions. Vendors describe the cultivar as vigorous and productive.

Flavour descriptions from commercial sources note extreme heat accompanied by a degree of sweetness and a fruity profile typical of Trinidad Scorpion–type peppers. Culinary use is generally limited to very small quantities due to the high capsaicin intensity.

There is no formal botanical registry entry, peer-reviewed publication, or documented breeder record specific to Giant Red Cardi Scorpion. Available information originates primarily from seed suppliers and enthusiast communities. The exact breeder, origin date, and stabilisation history are not documented in accessible scientific literature.

Because multiple Cardi Scorpion–type peppers exist with similar naming conventions, morphological consistency may vary between seed sources. Heat levels, pod size, and plant habit are based on seller descriptions rather than formally standardised measurements.