The 7 Pot Bubblegum Yellow is an extremely hot, rare, hybrid pepper that is characterized by its "bleeding" calyx and stem, which take on the color of the ripening pod, in this case, yellow. It has a sweet, fruity flavor with a fast-acting, intense heat that can reach over 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The pepper itself is similar in shape to a golf ball, starting green and aging to a bright yellow.
Key Characteristics
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Heat Level:A superhot with intense, fast-acting heat, typically ranging from 850,000 to over 1,000,000 SHU.
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Flavor:Sweet and fruity, with some notes that some describe as having bubblegum undertones, but the extreme heat makes it difficult to appreciate.
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Appearance:The pods grow to the size of a golf ball and are wrinkly. The signature trait is the "bleeding" of the pod's yellow color into its stem and calyx, which resembles chewed bubblegum.
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Origin:Created by crossing the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion with the Trinidad 7 Pot Yellow, though other crosses exist.
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Uses:Due to its extreme heat, a little goes a long way. It is best suited for hot sauce enthusiasts and adventurous culinary use.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.