The Poison Tail pepper is a superhot variety with a distinctive "tail" and bumpy skin, maturing from green to a vibrant red, and estimated to be extremely hot. Bred by Giancarlo Fadda, it is a cross between the Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion, Carolina Reaper, and SRTSL peppers, making it a flavorful and high-yielding superhot pepper.
Appearance
Shape: The pepper is characterized by its wrinkled, bumpy texture and a distinctive, long, curled "tail" that resembles a scorpion's stinger.
Color: It matures from a deep green to a vibrant, intense red.
Heat & Flavor
Heat Level: The Poison Tail is a superhot pepper, and while its exact Scoville Heat Units (SHU) aren't officially tested, it is estimated to be extremely hot, potentially exceeding 1,500,000 SHU.
Flavor: It is noted for having a flavor that complements its intense heat.
Breeding & Origin
Genetics:
The Poison Tail is a result of a manual cross by Giancarlo Fadda, combining Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion, Carolina Reaper, and the SRTSL pepper.
Development:
It was first grown as an F1 in 2019 and has since seen stable development of its red and unique pink phenotypes, with orange and white variants emerging in earlier generations.
Growing Characteristics
Yield: The plants are highly productive and can be somewhat compact, making them suitable for growing in pots.
Stability: It has shown strong stability as a variety.
These seeds were grown in isolation to help preserve genetics.