TRINIDAD SCORPION CARDI
Native to the Caribbean.. pods are longer (+/- 8 cm) and thicker than "Trinidad Scorpion regular" with a little less heat...
Variety developed by: "Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Trinidad and Tobago". Cardi is a key player in the development of the local chilli industry and contributes to their improvements in productivity and quality in order to better promote them on international markets.
Like a scorpion, the fruit has a sting in the apical part. These pods are longer (+/- 8 cm) and thicker than "Trinidad Scorpion regular" with a little less heat.
Ripens from green to grapefruit yellow.
Generous late production (90 to 120 days), plant that can reach 1.20 meters.
For the record: it is used mixed with marine paint to prevent shells from settling on the hull of ships!
Caracteristics
Species | Capsicum Chinense |
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Immature Color | Green |
mature color | Yellow |
Caliber | Medium |
Strength | 11 - Nuclear +800k |
Earliness | Late |
Climate | hot and humid |
Height | + or - 1.2m |
Origin | Trinidad |