White 7 Pod Pepper

White 7 Pod Pepper, commonly referred to as 7 Pot White, is a white-fruiting variant within the 7 Pot chilli group of Capsicum chinense. The broader 7 Pot family is historically associated with Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, where the name “7 Pot” reflects folklore suggesting a single pod could spice seven pots of stew.

This variant produces pods that transition from green to a creamy white colour at full maturity, distinguishing it visually from the more common red, chocolate, or yellow 7 Pot types. The white coloration is treated in seed catalogues as a selected colour form within the established 7 Pot lineage rather than a separate species.

Commercial seed listings estimate heat levels ranging approximately from 950 000 to 1 800 000 Scoville Heat Units. Some sellers cite values near 950 000 SHU, while others list figures exceeding 1 500 000 SHU. These numbers are derived from vendor descriptions and community characterisations rather than published independent laboratory testing, and variation between plants is possible.

Pods are typically described as large and thick-walled in keeping with 7 Pot characteristics. Seller descriptions often mention a powerful, sustained heat with fruity undertones typical of the 7 Pot group, though specific flavour descriptors vary between grower accounts.

Plants follow typical Capsicum chinense growth habits and are described as vigorous and productive under warm growing conditions. Detailed standardised measurements for pod length and width are not consistently documented across listings.

There is no formal botanical registry entry or peer-reviewed publication specifically documenting the origin or first selection of the white-fruited form. The variant is known primarily through seed catalogue offerings and chilli enthusiast communities rather than academic horticultural documentation.