The 7 Pot Primo is an extremely hot, superhot chili pepper known for its fruity and floral flavor profile, developed by Troy Primeaux. It features thin, wrinkly skin with small bumps and may grow a stingers or tail. Ranging from approximately 1.2 to 1.9 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), its heat is comparable to other superhots like the Naga Morich and is slightly hotter than the traditional 7 Pot but not as hot as the Carolina Reaper.
Characteristics
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Heat:Extreme, falling into the superhot category with an average of 1.2 to 1.9 million SHU.
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Flavor:Sweet, fruity, and floral, similar to a Trinidad Scorpion.
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Appearance:Thin, wrinkled skin with small bumps on the outside and often developing a tail or stinger.
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Size:Relatively small pods, though the pods can become distorted or lumpy, according to Bohica Pepper Hut.
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Origin:Developed in Louisiana by Troy Primeaux, horticulturist, at the University of Louisiana.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.